Research Article

Evaluation of the Clinical and Imaging Findings of Breast Examinations in a Tertiary Facility in Ghana

Table 1

BI-RADS score categories.

BI-RADS scoreCategoryDetail

BI-RADS 0IncompleteMammogram study is not yet complete.
BI-RADS 1NegativeMammogram was negative (no cancer).
BI-RADS 2BenignMammogram was normal (no cancer) but other findings (such as cysts) are described in the report.
BI-RADS 3Probably benignMammogram is probably normal/benign. Chances of breast cancer approximately 2%.
BI-RADS 4SuspiciousMammogram is probably malignant. Chances of breast cancer approximately 23%-34%.
BI-RADS 5High malignancyHighly suspicious for malignancy with 95% chance of breast cancer.

Footnote: American College of Radiology. Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) [14].