Inter- and intra-observer variability of qualitative visual breast-composition assessment in mammography among Japanese physicians: a first multi-institutional observer performance study in Japan

CONCLUSIONS: Qualitative visual assessment of mammographic breast composition using the new Japanese classification revealed excellent intra-observer reproducibility. However, persistent inter-observer variability, presenting a challenge in establishing it as the gold standard in Japan.PMID:38619787 | DOI:10.1007/s12282-024-01580-8

Source: Breast Cancer - April 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Yoichi Koyama Kazuaki Nakashima Shunichiro Orihara Hiroko Tsunoda Fuyo Kimura Natsuki Uenaka Kanako Ban Yukiko Michishita Yoshihide Kanemaki Arisa Kurihara Kanae Tawaraya Masataka Taguri Takashi Ishikawa Takayoshi Uematsu Source Type: research