Blurred digital mammography images: an analysis of technical recall and observer detection performance.

Objective: Blurred images in full-field digital mammography are a problem in the UK Breast Screening Programme. Technical recalls may be due to blurring not being seen on lower resolution monitors used for review. This study assesses the visual detection of blurring on a 2.

A mammography image set for research purposes using BI-RADS density classification.

Purpose: Breast density categorization consistency is important when performing research, and minimization of interoperator and intraoperator variability is essential. This research aimed to validate a set of mammography images for visual breast density estimation to achieve consistency in future research projects and to determine observer performance.

Methods: Using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) as the visual grading scale, 50 mammography images were scored for density grade by 8 observers.