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Diagnostic mammogram readings vary extensively by radiologist

Published in Gastroenterology Week, December 24th, 2007

Radiologists’ interpretation of diagnostic mammograms varies widely and could not be explained by differences in patient populations, according to a study published online December 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. This variation could affect clinical decisions in large numbers of women.

Several studies have demonstrated extensive variability in radiologists’ interpretation of screening mammograms, but less is known about their performance with diagnostic mammograms. Diagnostic mammograms are used to explore suspicious findings from either physical exams or screening mammograms.

Diana Miglioretti, Ph.D., of the Group Health Center...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2007-12-24)

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