Stereotactic breast biopsies: Radiological-pathological concordance in a South African referral unit

The article examines stereotactic breast biopsies in a South African hospital, correlating mammographic findings with histological diagnoses. Results indicate concordance with BI-RADS guidelines and a 10.3% underestimation rate of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

The article aims to describe the correlation between mammographic findings and histological diagnosis in patients undergoing stereotactic breast biopsy at a South African referral hospital, assessing malignancy proportions within BI-RADS categories.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Understanding how mammographic findings correlate with histological diagnoses in stereotactic breast biopsies in a South African setting.
2. Recognizing malignancy proportions across BI-RADS categories for risk assessment.
3. Learning about diagnostic accuracy and limitations, including DCIS underestimation rates.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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