Paget’s test is done in the examination of

 # Paget’s test is done in the examination of:

A. A small swelling

B. Serum calcium

C. Urine analysis for alkaline phosphatase

D. Cytologic smear

The correct answer is A. A small swelling.

Paget's test is done for small swellings to know the consistency (cystic/solid). The centre and peripheries are palpated with index finger. Cystic swelling feels softer at centre than periphery whereas solid swelling feels firmer at center than periphery.