A recent study published in *Radiology: Artificial Intelligence* has found that concordant mammography assessments by radiologists and AI are significantly associated with a higher likelihood of future breast cancer compared to assessments made by radiologists alone. The research, which involved over 82,000 women, indicates that those with concordant-positive findings have a 4.5-fold higher risk of incidental breast cancer within five years. Conversely, women with positive radiologist assessments but negative AI evaluations had only a 15% increased risk. The study suggests that enhanced surveillance or risk-reducing interventions may be warranted for women with concordant-positive results, as they exceed high-risk thresholds set by major health organizations. The study also noted that many of the new breast cancers diagnosed during the follow-up period were invasive and localized. The findings, however, may be limited in their applicability due to the study's specific cohort characteristics, including age and breast density.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:04:46 GMT | diagnosticimaging.com