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This review aims to assess the estimates of overdiagnosis related to mammographic screening for breast cancer in Europe.

Overdiagnosis in Mammographic Screening for Breast Cancer in Europe: A Literature Review

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This review aims to assess the estimates of overdiagnosis related to mammographic screening for breast cancer in Europe.
Reviewed literature to estimate overdiagnosis rates in breast cancer screening programs.
Analyzed discrepancies in estimates based on risk adjustment and lead time considerations.
Estimated overdiagnosis rates range from 1% to 10%, depending on adjustments made.
Higher estimates often lack adjustment for breast cancer risk and lead time, resulting in inflated numbers.

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Literature review examines overdiagnosis rates in mammographic screening, indicating significant implications for breast cancer management.

Puliti et al. (2012) studied this question.

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Literature review examines overdiagnosis rates in mammographic screening, indicating significant implications for breast cancer management.