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Abstract

Objective: To correlate histopathological and radiological BIRADS categorization to determine the precision of BIRADS in avoiding unnecessary interventions for benign lesions and aiding in the timely treatment of malignant lesions.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Federal Breast Cancer Screening Centre – PIMS Hospital, Islamabad, from January 2023 to December 2023.
Ultrasound and mammography reports of 171 patients were analyzed, followed by the evaluation of histopathological reports, and their correlation was established.
Results: 58.4% of patients had malignancy, with the diagnostic accuracy of BIRADS being 60.1%, sensitivity of 66%, and specificity of 77.46%. The mean age of the patients was 44 years.
Conclusion: BIRADS is a valuable tool for standardizing reporting and guiding further evaluation and management of breast abnormalities. Understanding BIRADS and implementing it is essential for clinicians and patients to make informed decisions about breast health.