Medscape July 11, 2025
Edited by Anushree Chaphalkar

TOPLINE:

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool in mammography showed a high sensitivity and specificity, outperforming human readers in overall performance, a study found. However, the performance of the AI tool was slightly lower at the lesion level than at the breast level.

METHODOLOGY:

  • Researchers retrospectively analysed mammograms from the UK’s NHS Breast Screening Programme by using a commercial AI tool (Lunit Insight MMG) and human readers to evaluate 882 non-malignant and 318 malignant breasts with 328 lesions.
  • Human readers (n = 1258), including radiologists, radiographers, and breast clinicians, reviewed 1200 mammograms. The same cases were independently reviewed by the AI tool.
  • Human and AI decisions to clear or recall breasts or lesions were compared with real outcomes on the...

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Topics: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Provider, Radiology, Technology
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