Breast Scanning Techniques
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What is the purpose of labeling in breast image correlation?

  • To identify the correlation of breast images from other modalities (correct)
  • To identify the location of the lesions
  • To identify the location of the nipple
  • To identify the location of the pectoralis major muscle

What is the Quasigrid pattern used for?

  • To optimize the gain in scanning
  • To view the breast as a clock face (correct)
  • To identify the location of the lesions
  • To divide the breast into zones

What zone is the area just outside the nipple?

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 1 (correct)
  • Zone 3

How is a superficial lesion labeled?

<p>As 'A' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the long axis of the lesion in the given example?

<p>Radially towards the nipple (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented when finding pathology in the breast?

<p>The size, depth, and distance from the nipple, as well as any vascularity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of compression in breast scanning?

<p>To distinguish between cancerous and benign lesions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common scanning technique used in breast scanning?

<p>Grid scanning pattern (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of palpation during scanning?

<p>To distinguish between normal and abnormal structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of radial scanning in breast scanning?

<p>To detect intraluminal mammary duct lesions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating all lesions in two planes?

<p>To determine lesion orientation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the transducer aligned during scanning?

<p>Aligned with the longest axis of the lesion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical growth pattern of malignancies in the breast?

<p>Along the ductal system in a radial plane towards the nipple (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the gain be set for breast scanning?

<p>So that fat appears medium grey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical echogenicity of cysts compared to fat?

<p>Markedly hypoechoic to anechoic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial scanning plane for breast scanning?

<p>Transverse plane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rotating the probe 90 degrees in the 'antiradial' plane?

<p>To further evaluate identified pathology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical echogenicity of malignant lesions compared to fat?

<p>Mildly hypoechoic to markedly hypoechoic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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