A scoping review of programme specific mammographic breast density related guidelines and practices within breast screening programmes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

High mammographic breast density (MBD) is an independent breast cancer risk factor. In organised breast screening settings, discussions are ongoing regarding the optimal clinical role of MBD to help guide screening decisions. The aim of this scoping review was to provide an overview of current practices incorporating MBD within population-based breast screening programmes and from professional organisations internationally.

Methods

This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the framework proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The electronic databases, MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched. Grey literature sources, websites of international breast screening programmes, and relevant government or

SUBMITTER: O'Driscoll J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10407884 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature