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KARL T. CLEBAK, MD, MHA, MICHAEL T. PARTIN, MD, AND NATHAN J. HEMERLY, DO

Am Fam Physician. 2024;110(5):535-536

Author disclosure: No relevant financial relationships.
TestIndicationPopulationCost*
Bilateral screening mammography (2 views of each breast), with computer-aided detectionBreast cancer screeningWomen 40 years and older$127.82

Mammography is the recommended method of breast cancer screening, with an estimated sensitivity of 87% and specificity of 89% (positive likelihood ratio = 7.8; negative likelihood ratio = 0.15).1,2 Mammography screening supported by artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field in clinical practice and presents an opportunity to increase sensitivity and efficiency of breast cancer detection.3,4

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This series is coordinated by Natasha Pyzocha, DO, contributing editor.

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