Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) classification of 3 indicates benign lesions with malignant potential and requires regular review.
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) BI-RADS is classified into 0-6 categories, generally speaking, the higher the category, the higher the possibility of malignancy of breast lesions.BI-RADS classification of category 3 is recommended to be rechecked half a year after the initial checkup, which is mainly performed on the side of the lesion, and one year or two years after the initial checkup, it is necessary to recheck the both sides of the breasts.
If the lesion remains stable and there is no change in the lesion in 2 to 3 years of review, it can be downgraded to category 2; if the lesion is found to have disappeared or shrunk in the review, it can be directly downgraded to category 2 or category 1 lesion. However, if the lesion is found to show deterioration in the review, biopsy should be considered.
The appearance of BI-RADS classification of category 3, it is recommended to follow up regularly, and any discomfort, promptly seek medical attention.