BI-RADS data should not be used to estimate ROC curves

Radiology. 2010 Jul;256(1):29-31. doi: 10.1148/radiol.10091394.

Abstract

After applauding the recent trend of employing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to measure diagnostic performance in large clinical studies, we discuss why Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System data should not be used to estimate ROC curves in screening mammography.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography*
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care*
  • ROC Curve*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / standards*