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To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound versus mammography for early breast cancer detection in women under 50.

January 23, 2026Open Access

Beyond mammography: Superior performance of ultrasound in early-onset breast cancer implications for age-specific, density-tailored screening

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound versus mammography for early breast cancer detection in women under 50.
Comparative effectiveness analysis of ultrasound and mammography
Focus on Saudi women under age 50
Evaluation of screening recommendations
Consideration of MRI for high-risk cases
Ultrasound demonstrated superior early detection rates compared to mammography in the target population
MRI showed high accuracy across all age groups
Recommendations for biennial ultrasound-first screening beginning at age 40
MRI should be reserved for identified high-risk cases and certain lesion types (BI-RADS 3-4)

Abstract

Ultrasound is more effective than mammography for early detection in Saudi women under 50 years old, while MRI remains highly accurate across all age groups. National screening guidelines should adopt biennial ultrasound-first screening starting at age 40, with MRI reserved for high-risk cases and BI-RADS 3-4 lesions.

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