Anechoic (fluid), Hyperechoic (bright), Complex cystic/solid, Hypoechoic (dark), Isoechoic. Posterior Features: Enhancement, Shadowing, or No change. 📊 2. BI-RADS Assessment Categories Each scan is assigned a final assessment digit (0–6). Assessment Management Malignancy Risk 0 Incomplete Need more imaging/comparison 1 Routine screening 2 Routine screening 3 Probably Benign Short-interval follow-up (6 mo) 4 (A/B/C) Suspicious Tissue biopsy recommended 2% – 95% 5 Highly Suggestive Biopsy/Surgical action 6 Known Cancer Treatment planning 🔍 3. Key Changes in the 5th Edition
The ACR BI-RADS® (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System) 5th Edition is the global gold standard for standardized breast imaging reporting. It ensures clear communication between radiologists and clinicians. 📂 1. Key Lexicon Categories BREAST ULTRASOUND: ACR BIRADS 5th EDITION WALKT...
Determining if the patient returns in a year, 6 months, or needs a needle biopsy. BI-RADS Assessment Categories Each scan is assigned a
Parallel (wider-than-tall) or Non-parallel (taller-than-wide). or needs a needle biopsy.