Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System Classification for Central-Type Intra-Ductal Papillary Masses: Current...

The Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) standards have limitations regarding classifying and managing central intra-ductal papillary masses. Changes to the standards are necessary to provide early and effective treatment. To summarize the ultrasonographic imaging features of central mammary ductal papillary masses, this retrospective study included 56 participants. In identifying benign versus malignant lesions, the most significant indicators were angular edges and the long diameter of the tumor parallel to the duct. In the comparison of diagnostic efficacy for central mammary ductal tumors, the post-operative pathologic malignant upgrade rate of BI-RADS was 33.3%, and that of the new standard criteria was 14.2%. The angle of the wall of the tumor relative to the duct was most helpful. When BI-RADS is used to evaluate a papillary mass in a central duct, it is more accurate when the tumor is parallel to the duct than parallel to the skin.