Breast density estimation on full-field-digital mammography (ffdm) by general radiologists: comparison of bi-rads and tabar classification sytems

Hassan, Radhiana and Ab Rahman, Jamalludin and Zaini, Izwan Zanni and Mohammed Saeed Abdulateef, Reem and Yahaya, Azura Sharena (2014) Breast density estimation on full-field-digital mammography (ffdm) by general radiologists: comparison of bi-rads and tabar classification sytems. In: Malaysian Congress of Radiology (MCoR) incorporating 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting KSR-MCoR friendship symposium, 3rd-5th April 2014, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Purpose of Study: The aim of the study is to compare inter-observer agreement between general radiologists in classification of mammographic breast density using TABAR’s pattern and BI-RADS classification systems on Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM). Materials and Method A 400 data set of mammograms in mediolateral and craniocaudal views was independently evaluated by three radiologists. Breast density was classified using BI-RADS and TABAR classification systems. The three radiologists interpreting the mammogram images were general radiologists with three, four and one years’ experience respectively. There was no special coaching conducted prior to data interpretation. Results: Inter-observer agreement for the BI-RADS are slight to fair (reviewer 1 vs reviewer 2: k=0.19, reviewer 1 vs reviewer 3, k=0.07 and reviewer 2 vs reviewer 3, k=0.49) and for TABAR is fair to moderate (reviewer 1 vs reviewer 2: k=0.23, reviewer1 vs reviewer 3, k=0.31 and reviewer 2 vs reviewer 3, k=0.50). Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that the assessment and classification of the breast density is difficult with slightly better performance using TABAR classification system compared to BI-RADS classification. If breast density is to be used as part of risk predictors of breast cancer, a consistent, quantitative and observer-independent method for characterizing mammographic breast density is needed in local clinical practice.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	5685/39190
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Breast density, mammography, radiologists, bi-rads, tabar
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Radiology
Depositing User:	Dr Radhiana Hassan
Date Deposited:	18 Nov 2014 12:13
Last Modified:	19 Jun 2017 09:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/39190

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