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. 2022 Apr 6;9(4):161. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering9040161

Table 1.

Description of BI-RADS categories.

Category Diagnosis Description
0 No findings The mammogram does not provide sufficient information or findings are inconclusive.
Follow-up examination may be recommended.
1 Negative No BC traces or findings, although routine screening is recommended.
2 Benign Confirmation of benign finding; routine screening is recommended.
3 Probably benign Findings that have high probability
(>0.98) of being benign; 6 month interval follow-up is recommended.
4 Suspicious abnormality Probable (0.3–0.94) malignant growth; a biopsy is recommended.
5 Highly suspicious of malignancy Abnormal growth that has high probability (≥0.95) of being malignant; doctor’s decision should be sought.
6 Proven cancer Biopsy-confirmed malignant growth.