Title: Probably Benign Breast Lesions: When Should Follow-up Be Recommended and What Is the Optimal Follow-up Protocol?
Abstract: HomeRadiologyVol. 213, No. 1 PreviousNext ViewpointProbably Benign Breast Lesions: When Should Follow-up Be Recommended and What Is the Optimal Follow-up Protocol?Edward A. SicklesEdward A. SicklesAuthor Affiliations1From the Department of Radiology, University of California Medical Center, 2330 Post St, Rm 180, San Francisco, CA 94115. Received January 30, 1999; accepted February 25. Address reprint requests to the author.Edward A. SicklesPublished Online:Oct 1 1999https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.213.1.r99oc4611MoreSectionsFull textPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesCiteTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareShare onFacebookXLinked In References 1 American College of Radiology. Breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS™) 3rd ed. Reston, Va: American College of Radiology, 1998; 94-95. Google Scholar2 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Quality mammography standards: final rule. 62 Federal Register 1997; 55852-55994. Google Scholar3 Sickles EA. 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Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
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