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?

As 'A' Signup and view all the answers

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

Radially towards the nipple Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented when finding pathology in the breast?

The size, depth, and distance from the nipple, as well as any vascularity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of compression in breast scanning?

To distinguish between cancerous and benign lesions Signup and view all the answers

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

Grid scanning pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of palpation during scanning?

To distinguish between normal and abnormal structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of radial scanning in breast scanning?

To detect intraluminal mammary duct lesions Signup and view all the answers

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

To determine lesion orientation Signup and view all the answers

How is the transducer aligned during scanning?

Aligned with the longest axis of the lesion Signup and view all the answers

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

Along the ductal system in a radial plane towards the nipple Signup and view all the answers

How should the gain be set for breast scanning?

So that fat appears medium grey Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical echogenicity of cysts compared to fat?

Markedly hypoechoic to anechoic Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial scanning plane for breast scanning?

Transverse plane Signup and view all the answers

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

To further evaluate identified pathology Signup and view all the answers

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

Mildly hypoechoic to markedly hypoechoic Signup and view all the answers