A.J. Maxwell, N.T. Ridley, G. Rubin, M.G. Wallis, F.J. Gilbert, M.J. Michell
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Standardisation of the classification of breast imaging reports will improve communication between the referrer and the radiologist and avoid ambiguity, which may otherwise lead to mismanagement of patients. Following wide consultation, the Royal College of Radiologists Breast Group has produced a scoring system for the classification of breast imaging. This will facilitate audit and the development of nationally agreed standards for the investigation of women with breast disease.
This five-point system is as follows:
- normal
- benign findings
- indeterminate/probably benign findings
- findings suspicious of malignancy
- findings highly suspicious of malignancy
It is recommended that this be used in the reporting of all breast imaging examinations in the UK
NB (Ed) : There are no definitions or lexicon associated with this classification, which renders it less than it could have been, and allows significant variability in reporting, particularly category 2 and 3 findings. These are important differences with the BIRADS classification which will hinder the comparison of data between the US/Europe and the UK
