ABCD Rule for Breast Disease by Shukla Sandeep and Srivastava

Breast diseases are on the rise throughout the world. It is essential to learn correct technique of “clinical breast examination” to ascertain the appropriate diagnostic workup in the most efficient manner. The ABCD rule is proposed by three highly skilled clinicians in the field of breast care trained in the famous Cardiff Breast Unit of Prof LE Hughes, Prof David JT Webster and Prof Robert E Mansel. The ABCD rule will allow early detection of breast cancer and other diseases with timely management of patients. It will help both the medical and nursing students as well as the field health workers in learning about diagnosis of breast diseases and in screening for breast cancer.