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The study evaluates the accuracy of clinico-radiological methods in diagnosing axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients. It found that clinical evaluation had a sensitivity of 46% and specificity of 73%, while ultrasonography had a sensitivity of 60% and specificity of 82%. The combined assessment showed a Positive Predictive Value of 84% but a low Negative Predictive Value of 57%, indicating a need for improved diagnostic techniques to reduce unnecessary surgeries.

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raj.hidden.kumar

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