What is a 'false positive' and 'false negative' mammogram?

What is a 'false positive' and 'false negative' mammogram?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: How should I prepare for a mammogram?; What does mammography equipment look like?; What can I expect when getting a mammogram? and more...

Mammography however is not a perfect test. You can have abnormalities that are seen on mammograms that don't turn out to be cancers or anything to be concerned about. Those are called false positive examinations. On the other hand, you can also have examinations that might not detect a cancer that you might have in your breast. So it's not a perfect examination.