BI-RADS Classification
What are the different BI-RADS classifications?
The image below gives a good overview of each of the BI-RADS classifications, their follow-up recommendations, and the likelihood of cancer for each category:
You can find more information on each BI-RADS classification in Mammologix’s Help Center or by searching for each classification through the “Need Help?” button in the lower right corner of the Mammologix website.
What are the BI-RADS classifications that are positive results?
There are differences between what is qualified as a positive result between screening and diagnostic mammograms:
- Screening Mammogram positives: BI-RADS 0, 3, 4, and 5
- Diagnostic Mammogram positives: BI-RADS 0, 4, and 5
The BI-RADS 3: Probably Benign classification does not qualify as a positive result for diagnostic mammograms but does for screening mammograms.
What are the BI-RADS classifications that are negative results?
There are differences between what is qualified as a negative result between screening and diagnostic mammograms:
The BI-RADS 3: Probably Benign classification does not qualify as a negative result for screening mammograms but does for diagnostic mammograms.
Sources:
Sickles, EA, D'Orsi CJ, Bassett LW, et al. (2013). ACR Bl-RADS Mammography. In: ACR Bl-RADS Atlas, Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. American College of Radiology. https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/Reporting-and-Data-Systems/Bi-Rads#Mammography