Abstract
A study on the diagnostic approach to palpable breast lump through a modified triple assessment
Highlights
Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy among women
Female aged >30 years, complaining about breast lump were included in the study
Inclusion criteria: Female aged >30 years, complaining about breast lump were included in the study
Summary
Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy among women. A study was conducted to find the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value for the modified triple test (MTT) used in the diagnosis of palpable breast lumps. Female aged >30 years, complaining about breast lump were included in the study. Results: A total of 65 participants were included, the mean age was 41.84+9.1 years and 62% were benign. In India breast cancer is the second most common malignancy among women [1], breast lump is the most common clinical presentation in majority of the breast diseases. Over the years there has been a considerable increase in the incidence of breast diseases. With increasing public and professional awareness, each year a large number of women with palpable breast masses are being referred to surgeons. In order to reduce this anxiety among women, the surgeons have a sympathetic approach with the patient
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