The result of detection processing by abnormal pattern detection processor
means 30 is stored in a server 40. In addition, the output image on an
image output device 440 is read for pattern, and the supporting contents,
such as the result of judgment by a doctor (which, when differing from
the result of detection processing, corresponds to the corrected result),
the comment, and the assessment category, are stored in the server 40 in
conformity with the BI-RADS proposed by the ACR. The result of pathologic
assessment corresponding to the abnormal pattern is related to the
supporting contents and stored in the server 40. The statistical
processing in conformity with the follow-up method of the BI-RADS is
performed to find the specificity, the cancer detection rate, etc.