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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2022

Mammographic breast density status in women aged more than 40 years in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq: a cross-sectional study.

Kalthum Abdullah Sofi Ali, Salah Muhammed Fateh

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Kalthum Abdullah Sofi AliDepartment of Radiology/Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, 46001 Sulaimaniyah, Iraq.
Salah Muhammed FatehDepartment of Radiology/Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, 46001 Sulaimaniyah, Iraq.

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Abstract

objectiveMammography is the gold standard screening procedure for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. This study aimed to determine the distribution of breast density among women older than 40 years in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, and to examine the correlations between breast density and various risk factors.

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 750 women who received routine mammographic breast screening at Sulaimaniyah Breast Center. Bilateral standard two-view mammographic images (craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique projections) were acquired and reported using a picture archiving and communication system. American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) assessment categories C and D were considered as dense.

resultsA total of 54.3% of breasts were classified as dense, with ACR-BI-RADS categories C or D. Breast density was significantly associated with age, body mass index, a family history of breast cancer, and pre-menopause, and women with no history of breastfeeding were more likely to have dense breasts than those with partial or complete breastfeeding.

conclusionsThis study revealed that women from Sulaimaniyah with a distinct breast-density profile at mammographic screening may have a significantly increased risk of breast cancer.

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Breast DensityBreast NeoplasmsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIraqMammographybreast densityBreast tissuecross-sectional studydeterminantsmammographySulaimaniyah city

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PMID36453636
PMCPMC9720814

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