Paper II — 2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme) — Qxvii

Paper II

2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Which one of the following is NOT included in the triple assessment of breast lumps

• a) MRI scan
• c) Mammogram
• b) Clinical Examination
• d) Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology

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Answer

Correct answer: a) MRI scan

The standard “triple assessment” of a breast lump consists of: (1) clinical examination, (2) imaging (mammogram and/or ultrasound), and (3) pathology (fine needle aspiration cytology and/or core needle biopsy). MRI is a useful supplementary/problem-solving tool in select cases (e.g., screening high-risk patients, assessing multifocality, evaluating dense breasts) but is not a component of the standard triple assessment.

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1. 1Basic Diagnostic Cytology

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