Breast Radiology Reporting - 1st for comment ballot

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MassTypesCS

Mass Types

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/us/breast-radiology/CodeSystem/breastrad-MassTypesCS defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
IntraductalMass Intraductal papillomas are benign (non-cancerous), wart-like tumors that grow within the milk ducts of the breastIntraductal papillomas are benign (non-cancerous), wart-like tumors that grow within the milk ducts of the breast
PartiallySolidMass Complex breast masses are masses that are found to contain both solid (echogenic) and cystic (anechoic) components when evaluated by means of ultrasonography (US).Complex breast masses are masses that are found to contain both solid (echogenic) and cystic (anechoic) components when evaluated by means of ultrasonography (US).
SkinMass It typically has an irregular shape, and it may feel as if it is stuck to the skin or deep tissue within the breast.It typically has an irregular shape, and it may feel as if it is stuck to the skin or deep tissue within the breast.
SolidMass Approximately 90%% of palpable breast masses (masses that can be felt) are benign and are not cancer. The most common cause of a breast mass is fibrocystic or normal tissue. The next most common causes are cysts and fibroadenomas. ... Breast masses are categorized as being solid or cystic.Approximately 90%% of palpable breast masses (masses that can be felt) are benign and are not cancer. The most common cause of a breast mass is fibrocystic or normal tissue. The next most common causes are cysts and fibroadenomas. ... Breast masses are categorized as being solid or cystic.
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This code system is used by the following value sets: