Which BI-RADS categories require biopsy?

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Which BI-RADS categories require biopsy?

The key idea is that biopsy decisions in BI-RADS are based on the level of suspicion. When a finding is categorized as suspicious enough to raise concern for cancer, tissue diagnosis is recommended: this is BI-RADS 4, and even more strongly, BI-RADS 5, which is highly suggestive of malignancy. BI-RADS 4 covers various levels of suspicion, but all warrant biopsy to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Conversely, BI-RADS 3 is probably benign and is typically followed with short-interval imaging rather than immediate biopsy. BI-RADS 1 and 2 are negative or benign findings, managed with routine screening and no biopsy.

The key idea is that biopsy decisions in BI-RADS are based on the level of suspicion. When a finding is categorized as suspicious enough to raise concern for cancer, tissue diagnosis is recommended: this is BI-RADS 4, and even more strongly, BI-RADS 5, which is highly suggestive of malignancy. BI-RADS 4 covers various levels of suspicion, but all warrant biopsy to obtain a definitive diagnosis. Conversely, BI-RADS 3 is probably benign and is typically followed with short-interval imaging rather than immediate biopsy. BI-RADS 1 and 2 are negative or benign findings, managed with routine screening and no biopsy.

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