THE VALUE OF MODIFIED TRIPLE ASSESSMENT IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PALPABLE BREAST LUMPS

Abstract

Breast Lumps in females are a common clinical problem which requires rapid and early evaluation with an important aim of excluding any breast malignant lesion. We have modified this approach by substituting mammogram with ultrasound for the assessment of breast lesions. Distinction of benign lesion of breast from malignant lesion is of paramount importance for patient care and proper management. An early and accurate diagnosis is important because the treatment can be initiated much earlier for the better prognosis. Nowadays Triple assessment has been used as a main diagnostic method in the evaluation of breast lesions. Therefore it is important to evaluate the validity and reliability of triple assessment in the evaluation of breast lesion.