Birads system: deciphering the mammographic report

Sistema birads: Descifrando el informe mamográfico

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César Augusto Poveda S.

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This article is a review of the mammographic report applying the BIRADS manual, which is increasingly used, importance and dissemination not only among radiologists, but for all doctors involved in the care of breast disease. Abbreviations: VPP, positive predictive value; INC, National Institute of Cancerology.

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