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. 2009 Aug 11;101(4):582–588. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6605215

Table 4. Results of screening tests performed as part of the NRASP (including those screens performed on the NHSBSP in women ⩾50 years).

Screening finding Number of screens (%)
Normal screen 315 (86.5)
Dense breasts on mammography – USS/MRI 20 (5.5)
Abnormal – further imaging but no malignancy 21 (5.8)
Abnormal – FNA or core biopsy but no malignancy 3 (0.8)
Abnormal – DCIS confirmed 1 (0.3)
Abnormal – invasive malignancy confirmed 4 (1.1)
Total 364 (100)

DCIS=ductal carcinoma in situ; FNA=fine needle aspiration; MRI=magnetic resonance imaging; NHSBSP=National Health Service Breast Screening Programme; NRASP=notification risk assessment and screening programme; USS=ultrasound scan.