Accuracy of the mammographic report category according to BIRADS.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the accuracy and predictive value of the mammographic report according to the BIRADS categories in Songklanagarind University Hospital.


METHODS
Mammograms of 1000 women who came to Songklanagarind University Hospital from June 1998 to September 1999 were reported and placed in category 1 for negative results, category 2 for benign lesions, category 3 for probably benign lesions, category 4 for suspicious lesions and category 5 for highly suspicious lesions. Accuracy was determined by either histology or by unchanged follow-up mammography within 24 months.


RESULTS
The total accuracy was 97.8%, sensitivity 62.5% and specificity 98.1%.
Hirunpat
Siriporn
S
Correspondence to: Hirunpat S, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songklanagarind University, Songkla 90110, Thailand.
Tanomkiat
Wiwatana
W
Khojarern
Rungrat
R
Arpakupakul
Nualta
N
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000145:classification*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013785:Thailand