List eight special views that are sometimes obtained, and describe when they are used.
List eight special views that are sometimes obtained, and describe when they are used.
1. Spot compression view (used to evaluate a possible mass)
2. Magnification view (used to evaluate calcifications)
3. True lateral view used to better define position of lesions in the breast)
4. Axillary tail view (used to examine the breast tissue in the axilla)
5. Cleavage view (used when optimum visualization of the medial breast tissue is required)
6. Rolled (slight oblique CC) view (used to separate overlapping tissue and may help localize an abnormal finding)
7. Exaggerated CC lateral view (used for visualizing the lateral breast tissue)
8. Implant displaced view (used to visualize breast tissue when implants are in place)