Acronym

BI-RADS - Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System

Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System

Standardised reporting system for breast imaging with scores 0 to 6

Expansion

Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System

Purpose

Guides management with scores 0 equals incomplete, 1 equals negative, 2 equals benign, 3 equals probably benign, 4 equals suspicious, 5 equals malignant, 6 equals known cancer

Clinical Context

BI-RADS applied to mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. BI-RADS 3 (probably benign, less than 2 percent malignancy) short-term follow-up in 6 months; BI-RADS 4 to 5 requires biopsy.

  • RADS
  • Breast reporting

Key Points

  • BI-RADS 3 equals probably benign, short follow-up (6 months); 4 to 5 equals biopsy; 6 equals known cancer