PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Eberl, Margaret M. AU - Fox, Chester H. AU - Edge, Stephen B. AU - Carter, Cathleen A. AU - Mahoney, Martin C. TI - BI-RADS Classification for Management of Abnormal Mammograms AID - 10.3122/jabfm.19.2.161 DP - 2006 Mar 01 TA - The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine PG - 161--164 VI - 19 IP - 2 4099 - http://www.jabfm.org/content/19/2/161.short 4100 - http://www.jabfm.org/content/19/2/161.full SO - J Am Board Fam Med2006 Mar 01; 19 AB - The Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS), developed by the American College of Radiology, provides a standardized classification for mammographic studies. This system demonstrates good correlation with the likelihood of breast malignancy. The BI-RADS system can inform family physicians about key findings, identify appropriate follow-up and management and encourage the provision of educational and emotional support to patients.