THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF MALIGNANT DISEASE
Since both tumours may be elastic in consistency, it may be almost impossible to distinguish between them with the fingers alone, and more direct evidence must be obtained. With the modern technique of electro-surgery reasonably wide excision of any doubtful lump is fully justified, and the further procedure may be allowed to depend on the microscopic section. Cutting into any lump in the breast is to be depreciated.