Breast cancer screening: updated recommendations of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Brazilian Breast Disease Society, and Brazilian Federation of Gynecological and Obstetrical Associations

• Autor(a) principal: Urban,Linei Augusta Brolini Dellê
• Data de Publicação: 2017
• Outros Autores: Chala,Luciano Fernandes, Bauab,Selma di Pace, Schaefer,Marcela Brisighelli, Santos,Radiá Pereira dos, Maranhão,Norma Medicis de Albuquerque, Kefalas,Ana Lucia, Kalaf,José Michel, Ferreira,Carlos Alberto Pecci, Canella,Ellyete de Oliveira, Peixoto,João Emílio, Amorim,Heverton Leal Ernesto de, Camargo Junior,Helio Sebastião Amâncio de
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Radiologia Brasileira (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-39842017000400244
• topic: Breast cancer screening; Mammography; Ultrasound; Magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract Objective: To present the current recommendations for breast cancer screening in Brazil, as devised by the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, the Brazilian Breast Disease Society, and the Brazilian Federation of Gynecological and Obstetrical Associations. Materials and methods: We analyzed scientific studies available in the Medline and Lilacs databases. In the absence of evidence, the recommendations reflected the consensus of a panel of experts. Recommendations: Annual mammography screening is recommended for women 40-74 years of age. Among women ≥ 75 years of age, annual mammography screening should be reserved for those with an expected survival > 7 years. Complementary ultrasound should be considered for women with dense breasts. Complementary magnetic resonance imaging is recommended for women at high risk. When available, an advanced form of mammography known as tomosynthesis can be considered as a means of screening for breast cancer.