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[Mammographic examinations in Denmark, 1990-1991]

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  • 1(DBCG) og onkologisk afdeling, Rigshospitalet, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 31, 1994
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Diagnostic mammography in Denmark (1990-1991) revealed high activity, with nearly two-thirds of exams in women under 50. Monitoring is crucial to prevent diagnostic mammograms from becoming unintended screening for this age group.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Public Health
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Diagnostic mammography is a crucial tool for identifying breast abnormalities.
  • The period 1990-1991 in Denmark saw limited organized mammography screening.
  • Understanding diagnostic mammography patterns is essential for appropriate healthcare resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze diagnostic mammographic activity across five Danish regions between 1990-1991.
  • To assess the age distribution of women undergoing diagnostic mammograms.
  • To evaluate the potential for diagnostic mammography to be misconstrued as screening, particularly for younger women.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of diagnostic mammographic examinations performed in Denmark during 1990-1991.

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  • Data collection from five distinct regions within Denmark.
  • Estimation of annual diagnostic mammography volumes and demographic breakdown by age.

    • Main Results:

    • An estimated 49,000 diagnostic mammographic examinations were conducted annually in Denmark.
    • Approximately 66% of these diagnostic mammograms were performed on women under 50 years of age.
    • Only one organized mammography screening program was operational, commencing in Copenhagen in April 1991.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant diagnostic mammography activity occurred in Denmark prior to widespread organized screening.
    • A substantial proportion of diagnostic mammograms were performed on women under 50, a demographic not typically targeted for screening.
    • Continuous monitoring of diagnostic mammography is vital to ensure it remains distinct from screening, especially for women under 50, for whom screening is not recommended.