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Table 4 Additional ultrasound imaging at screening

From: Introduction of organised mammography screening in tyrol: results of a one-year pilot phase

 

40-49

50-59

60-69

Total

Ultrasound added to mammography screening

6358 (89.2%)

4624 (81.3%)

3723 (77.1%)

14705 (83.3%)

Reason for ultrasound:

    

   Breast density (ACR 3/4)

2855 (44.9%)

1638 (35.4%)

1041 (28.0%)

5534 (37.6%)

   Equivocal finding

1037 (16.3%)

810 (17.5%)

635 (17.1%)

2482 (16.9%)

   Other

2466 (38.8%)

2176 (47.1%)

2047 (55.0%)

6689 (45.5%)