A new method for differentiating benign and malignant pleomorphic clustered calcifications in mammography.

Conclusion: The DAS is a new and reliable variable for differentiating between benign and malignant pleomorphic clustered calcifications. The DAS improves diagnostic accuracy and is useful for determining whether to proceed with biopsies.
PMID: 24805092 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - May 10, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kikuchi M, Tsunoda H, Kaneshiro T, Takahashi O, Suzuki K, Yamauchi H, Ichikawa T, Kumita S Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research