[Mammographic evaluation of women with high-risk breast cancer development]

Mammography was performed in 427 healthy women and in 249 women with breast cancer. The types of breasts were clasified into 4 groups according to the age and period of life of women. The group of healthy women had analysis of the individual types of breast in a separate age periode different from those with breast cancer. On the basis of the information gathered, a screening of risk women could be undertaken and the percentage of incidency of breast cancer as well as that of unnecessary screening could be determined. The extent of screening is influenced by personnel and economic considerations.