RESUMO
Purpose: This study was conducted to know the role of physical examination and ultrasonography in determining the size of primary breast carcinomas in reference to the pathological size as the size of tumors is important for accurate staging, choosing appropriate treatment options and assessing prognosis
Patients and methods: This was a descriptive study carried out at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore from 01-07- 2001 to 30-03 -2002. A total number of 60 female patients suffering from breast cancer were included in this study. All patients were confirmed by FNAC or biopsy
Results: The mean tumor size [Pathological] was 4.29 cm Ultrasonic size [4.13] was more close to the pathological size as compared to that of measured by physical examination. In the majority of cases ultrasonography under estimated the size while it as over estimated by physical examination [4.85]
Conclusion: We may recommend to sub start some fraction [0.558 cm] from the size, measured by physical examination for the better assessment of the original size. In the same way, we can add some fraction [0.17 cm] to the ultrasonic size for the better anticipation of the original size