Mammographic Findings, Bi-rads and Their Relationship to Diagnostic Mammography at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Borno State

OBJECTIVES: To determine the pattern of mammographic image findings at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital To determine the relationship between age, mammographic findings and BI-RADS of symptomatic patients. To determine the most common BI-RADS category. METHOD: A retrospective cross-sectional study was utilized to investigate mammographic findings, BI-RADS, and their relationship to diagnostic mammography at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Borno State. 222 patients were recruited for this research. The research. Data were sourced from diagnostic mammogram result sheets at the Radiology Department, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, covering the period from January 2020 to August 2023. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages generated for the study. RESULTS: The study reveals that 40.5% of patients fall within BI-RADS grade II, indicating the highest occurrence, followed by 26.1% in grade I. The mean age of patients is 47.5 years, with the highest frequency found in the 41–50 age group. Benign mammographic findings are predominant (26.1%), followed by highly suggestive malignancies (13.5%) and benign ductal ectasia (6.3%). CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the patterns of mammographic findings at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The prevalence of specific BI-RADS categories and age-related patterns contributes to a better understanding of breast health in the region. These findings can inform healthcare planning, enhance patient care, and contribute to public education regarding breast cancer trends and patterns.