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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soroush Seifirad, M.D.[2]

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

Biopsy is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of breast cancer. Either fine needle aspiration (FNA), core needle aspiration, or surgical biopsy (excisional biopsy) might be the first step or confirmatory test in selected patients. Meanwhile, the diagnostic study of choice for breast cancer screening is mammography. for more information please refer to breast cancer screening.

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There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of breast cancer.

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There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of breast cancer, but breast cancer can be diagnosed based on [name of the investigation 1] and [name of the investigation 2].

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breast cancer is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation.

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Investigations:

• Among the patients who present with clinical signs of breast cancer, the [investigation name] is the most specific test for the diagnosis.
• Among the patients who present with clinical signs of breast cancer, the [investigation name] is the most sensitive test for diagnosis.
• Among the patients who present with clinical signs of breast cancer, the [investigation name] is the most efficient test for diagnosis.

The comparison of various diagnostic studies for breast cancer

Test	Sensitivity	Specificity
Test 1	...%	...%
Test 2	...%	...%

[Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity

Diagnostic results

The following finding(s) on performing [investigation name] is(are) confirmatory for breast cancer:

• [Finding 1]
• [Finding 2]

Sequence of Diagnostic Studies

The [name of investigation] must be performed when:

• The patient presented with symptoms/signs 1, 2, and 3 as the first step of diagnosis.
• A positive [test] is detected in the patient, to confirm the diagnosis.

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The various investigations must be performed in the following order:

• [Initial investigation]
• [2nd investigation]

Name of Diagnostic Criteria

It is recommended that you include the criteria in a table. Make sure you always cite the source of the content and whether the table has been adapted from another source.

breast cancer is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation. There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of breast cancer.

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There is no single diagnostic study of choice for breast cancer, though breast cancer may be diagnosed based on [name of criteria] established by [...].

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The diagnosis of breast cancer is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].

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The diagnosis of breast cancer is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].

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breast cancer may be diagnosed at any time if one or more of the following criteria are met:

• Criteria 1
• Criteria 2
• Criteria 3

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IF there are clear, established diagnostic criteria

The diagnosis of breast cancer is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].

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The diagnosis of breast cancer is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].

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The diagnosis of breast cancer is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].

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IF there are no established diagnostic criteria

There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of breast cancer.