Mammo and Sono Correlation Flashcards
MLO stands for what?
Mediolateral oblique view
What is the c-arm angled to for MLO view?
30 to 60, generally 45 degrees
What is the best mammo view for the UOQ, ax tail, and pectoralis major?
MLO
The side marker is placed where for MLO?
By axilla in the upper outer breast
CC stands for what?
Craniocaudial view
What mammo view is best for showing subareolar, central, and medial?
CC
Side marker for CC view is placed where?
Lateral (outer) breast
A mass located in the medial breast on CC will lie slightly _____ in breast than indicated on MLO.
Higher
Medial up
A mass located in the lateral breast on CC will lie slightly _____ in breast than indicated on MLO.
Lower
Lateral down
___ lesions show a greater degree of shift in location.
Peripheral
What mammo view better delineates questionable, superimposed tissues from that of a true mass?
Lateral view 90 degrees (true straight)
What mammo view compares with trans on ultrasound?
CC
MLO difficult to correlate with long
ACR stands for what?
American college of radiology
BI-RADS stands for what?
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
Mammo features that are suspicious for malignancy?
Spiculated, irregular mass
clustered calcs > 5 calcs/cm^3
focal distortion
Enlarging mass
