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.

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