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Frequency with which clinical features in DoH referral guidelines appeared in referral letters and after review in our centre.
| Feature | Frequency in letter | Frequency in clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Size > 5 cms | 24 (60%) | 20 (50%) |
| Pain | 22 (55%) | 14 (35%) |
| Increase insize | 19 (47.5%) | 18 (45%) |
| Deep tofascia | 32 (80%) | 26 (65%) |
| Recurrence | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| SuspiciousX-rays | 8 (20%) | 8 (20%) |
| None | 9 (22.5%) | 7 (17.5%) |
