Breast density assessment

Breast density assessment refers to evaluating how much glandular and connective tissue is present in the breast compared to fat tissue, as seen on a mammogram. Dense breasts have more glandular and fibrous tissue, which appears white, making it harder to spot abnormalities like tumors, which also appear white. The assessment helps determine breast cancer risk and screening strategies. It’s typically categorized into four levels: almost entirely fatty, scattered fibroglandular densities, heterogeneously dense, and extremely dense. Knowing breast density is an important part of personalized breast health management.