Practical and illustrated summary of updated BI-RADS for ultrasonography.

Author: Jiyon LEE ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Radiology, NYU School of Medicine, NYU Cancer Institute, Breast Imaging Center, New York, NY, USA. Jiyon.Lee@nyumc.org
Publication Type:Original Article
Keywords: Ultrasonography; Lexicon; BI-RADS
MeSH: Breast; Information Systems; Ultrasonography*
From: Ultrasonography 2017;36(1):71-81
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: The American College of Radiology released the fifth edition of the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) in 2014 (copyright 2013), which includes the expanded second edition of the ultrasound BI-RADS lexicon. This review provides a practical summary of the updated lexicon, including selective illustrations with original clinical images, a discussion of overarching concepts, and examples of current clinical applications.