"Our study suggests that breast density alone might not be strong independent risk factor for breast cancer," she said. "In risk assessment, all risk factors should be considered before decisions on additional examinations."
The findings also support mammography as an efficient method for early detection of non-palpable breast cancer, Dr. Katavic said.
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Co-authors on the study are Kristina Bojanic, M.D., Prof. Kristina Kralik, Tibor Santo, M.D., Kristina Vidacic, M.D., Mirta Pacovski, M.D., and Miroslav Sikora, D.M.D.
Note: Copies of RSNA 2015 news releases and electronic images will be available online at RSNA.org/press15 beginning Monday, Nov. 30.
RSNA is an association of more than 54,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists, promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Ill. (RSNA.org)
For patient-friendly information on mammography, visit RadiologyInfo.org.
SOURCE Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
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