# From Standard Establishment to Precision Intelligence: Research Progress in Quality Control of Mammography

**Authors:** Hongyang Du, Yuxi Zhou, Mingming Ma, Yuan Jiang, Naishan Qin

PMC · DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics16050651 · 2026-02-24

## TL;DR

This paper reviews the progress in quality control for mammography to improve breast cancer screening.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development and future directions of mammography quality control.

## Key findings

- Mammography QC has evolved from technical exploration to whole-process management.
- Standardized protocols and technological innovation have driven QC advancements.
- The paper highlights limitations and prospects for future QC systems.

## Abstract

Breast cancer remains the most common female cancer globally, and mammography is pivotal for its early screening and diagnosis, with quality control (QC) as a core guarantee. Mammography QC has advanced from early technical exploration to whole-process management, driven by technological innovation and standardized protocols. This review summarizes the historical evolution, influencing factors, corresponding measures, limitations, and prospects of mammography QC to promote the construction of standardized management systems.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** breast cancer (MONDO:0004989)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Breast cancer (MESH:D001943), female cancer (MESH:D009369)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12984407