Published November 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

A systematic review on radiologists' knowledge of breast cancer screening

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Mammography screening has been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality and remains the primary screening method. However, the harms of false-positive results and over-diagnosis have recently been emphasized, and screening guidelines have been revised. Breast ultrasonography screening has the advantage of detecting mammographically occult breast cancers in dense breasts; however, false-positive results and rising medical costs due to increased biopsy recommendations create a problem. Till date, recommendations for breast ultrasonography screenings have not been established. Magnetic resonance imaging is recommended for women at high risk and has excellent sensitivity, but it is expensive and inferior in accessibility. This article reviews the benefits, harms, and guidelines of methods commonly used in breast cancer screening. This review also provides breast cancer screening methods according to individual breast cancer risk

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
Journal Volume
80
Journal Issue
1
Series
46 refs, 1 fig, 2 tabs
Journal Page Range
p. 8-18
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
50047905
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DETECTION; DIAGNOSIS; MAMMARY GLANDS; NEOPLASMS; RECOMMENDATIONS; REDUCTION; SCREENING; SENSITIVITY; ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; GLANDS; ORGANS