Breast imaging-reporting and data system (BI-RADS) assessment category 5
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- BIRADS-V lesion
- BIRADS 5 lesion
- BIRADS V
- BI-RADS V
- BI-RADS 5
BI-RADS 5 lesions under the BI-RADS (breast imaging reporting and data system) refer to breast lesions that are highly suspicious for malignancy, requiring appropriate action to be taken (i.e. biopsy and management as appropriate). BI-RADS 5 lesions have the characteristic morphology of breast cancer with a ≥95% chance of being malignant1.
The implication of a BI-RADS 5 finding, in contrast to BI-RADS 4, is that if the histology is benign, it should be considered discordant with imaging findings, and lesion excision is still advised.
Radiographic features
Mammography
A BI-RADS 5 lesion has the typical imaging features of breast malignancy. On a mammogram, any two of the following features are demonstrated:
spiculated or irregular mass
high density
fine linear or linear branching segmental calcifications
Nipple retraction, skin thickening and evidence of interval growth, if present, would support the diagnosis.
References
- 1. ACR. ACR BI-RADS Atlas. AMER COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY. ISBN:155903016X. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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