An evaluation of mammography in a breast clinic

The mammographic findings in 892 patients referred to a Breast Clinic have been analysed. In 84 patients with breast cancer, a malignant lesion was suspected or diagnosed on mammography in 74 (88%). In 145 benign breast lesions, malignancy was suspected mammographically in 14 (9·7%). In the authors' experience the combination of clinical examination and drill biopsy is clearly superior to mammography in the differential diagnosis of lumps in the breast. The role of mammography in the management of patients with and without mammary symptoms or signs is discussed.