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AI-Assisted Mammography: Evaluating Radiologist–Algorithm Collaboration in Breast Cancer Detection

Dr. Julia Steiner¹, Dr. Sophia Mehta², Dr. David Okafor³

1 – Department of Breast Imaging, University Hospital Munich, Germany
2 – Department of Radiology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
3 – Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Lagos, Nigeria

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the effect of AI-assisted mammography interpretation on radiologist diagnostic accuracy and reading time.

Methods: 10 radiologists reviewed 400 digital mammograms (200 with AI support, 200 without). Accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and mean interpretation time were compared.

Results: AI-assisted reading improved sensitivity from 86% to 94% and reduced reading time by 27%. Specificity remained stable (92%). The most significant gains were seen in detecting architectural distortions and subtle calcifications.

Conclusion: Collaborative AI integration into mammography reading workflows enhances detection performance and efficiency without compromising specificity.

Keywords: Mammography, artificial intelligence, breast cancer, diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency

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