Full ‐field digital mammography: Is the apparent increased detection of microcalcification leading to over‐investigation and over‐diagnosis?

ConclusionsDespite increased numbers of biopsies being performed, there was no increase in findings of breast pathology of lesser significance. Improved technology (FFDM and VAB) allows immediate biopsy of small clusters of indeterminate microcalcification, rather than using mammographic surveillance, and this study found no evidence that this has been associated with over‐investigation or over‐diagnosis.

Source: Australasian Radiology - January 31, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Alan J Porter, Elizabeth B Evans, Lisa M Erzetich Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research