Efficacy of Mammography for Diagnosis in Breast Mass Cases Among Different Age Groups

Abstract: Introduction Breast cancer is one of the most Frequent cancerns in females and its diagnosis and screening is important enough. Accuracy of mammography was studied in many research studies. Efficacy of Mammography for Diagnosis in Breast Mass Cases Among Different Age Groups. In a retrospective study, 114 patients affected by breast mass, referred to one surgeon were assessed. They were evaluated by mammography at first and then a tissue sample was taken during surgery. Results were compared between the groups, and accuracy of mammography and its characters and age relationships were evaluated. In our study, in 114 patients, sensitivity and specificity of mammography in breast mass were 84%. (95% CT: 76-98%) and 50% (95% CT: 12-87%). Results of the test revealed that, specificity of the test in range of< 40yr and > 60 yr, is 100% and sensitivity of the test was 84% in age range of 40-60 years old. Specificity of microcalcification was 100% and sensitivity of the margin of the mass was96%. Mammography is an important and accurate enough diagnostic test in breast mass. For evaluation and report of the test, there are important characters, such as microcalcification, mass margins and lymphadenopathy. On the other hand, accuracy of test in the two groups of patients (<40 yr and > 60 yr) is better than ages between 40-60 yr. The results of this study give us an insight into mammography as a helpful procedure which can help make better decisions, and plan more efficiently for the respective patients.