Diagnostic ACR guidelines

2014 ACR Practice Parameter Indications (adapted):

1.     To evaluate women with current breast symptoms (examples: palpable mass, persistent focal pain, abnormal nipple discharge, skin changes)

2.     To further evaluate a finding detected on screening mammography that requires further imaging (BIRADS 0)

3.     Short-term follow up for probably benign imaging findings (BIRADS 3)

4.     Annual surveillance for asymptomatic patients previously treated for breast cancer