The Modified Triple Test- A Diagnostic Approach to Palpable Breast Lumps

Abstract

Background
In India, breast carcinoma is the 2nd most common malignancy in women. Incidence
increases every year which ranges approximately 20-32%. Incidence of breast cancer shows
“AGE SHIFT” over the past twenty years in India that is incidence increased from 6 to 17%
in the age group of 30-40 years. The ‘Modified Triple Test’ utilizes-Physical Examination,
Ultrasonography of the breast as the radiological method, and FNAC for the diagnosis of
palpable breast lumps. It is gaining acceptance with the recent advances in technology and
refinements in the interpretative criteria of sonographically characterized masses.
Methods
A prospective cross sectional study of 50 female patients attending the out patient department
of General Surgery, K.R. Hospital, Mysore, between March 2022 to January 2024, with the
complaint of a palpable lump/lumps in the breast was undertaken.