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Mammography is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of breast lumps in women aged>40 years old. | |||
Ultrasound is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of breast lumps in women aged<40 years old. | |||
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<small> [Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity</small> | <small> [Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity</small> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
Mammography is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of breast lumps in women aged>40 years old.
Ultrasound is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of breast lumps in women aged<40 years old.
Investigations:
- Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most specific test for the diagnosis.
- Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most sensitive test for diagnosis.
- Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most efficient test for diagnosis.
The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name]
Test | Sensitivity | Specificity |
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Test 1 | ...% | ...% |
Test 2 | ...% | ...% |
[Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity