Variability in Radiologists' Interpretations of Mammograms

Abstract

Although mammography is of value in screening women for breast cancer, radiologists can differ, sometimes substantially, in their interpretations of mammograms and in their recommendations for management. Efforts to improve accuracy and reduce variability in interpretation may increase the effectiveness of mammography in detecting early breast cancers.

Keywords

MedicineBreast cancerMammographyBiopsyRadiologyMedical diagnosisConcordanceKappaCancerSampling (signal processing)Cohen's kappaBreast biopsyInternal medicineStatistics

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Yale University US

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Year: 1994
Type: article
Volume: 331
Issue: 22
Pages: 1493-1499
Citations: 598
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                                    Joann G. Elmore, 
                                
                                    Carolyn K. Wells, 
                                
                                    Cheng‐Han Lee
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1994). 
                            Variability in Radiologists' Interpretations of Mammograms. 
                            New England Journal of Medicine
                            , 331
                            (22)
                            , 1493-1499.
                            https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm199412013312206
                        

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DOI: 10.1056/nejm199412013312206