Abstract
The interpretation phase of a mammogram follows a logical sequence of keey steps leading automatically to a systematic process comprising the following: p]Image quality control p]Quality standards for mammography are well known and cover the proper performance and acquisition of the images and their correct identification.
Preliminary information basically includes the patient’s name, date of the mammographic examination, side and quadrant(s) examined, and projection used. These are all important for follow-up. p]The technical parameters by which the correct execution of the mammogram is assessed relate both to the breast to be examined and to the image acquired
The technical parameters by which the correct execution of the mammogram is assessed relate both to the breast to be examined and to the image acquired
The breast
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correct postioning
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correct compression
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absence of skinfolds and artefacts
The image
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identification visible
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breast positioned centrally on the film
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retromammary area visible
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pectoralis muscle included
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nipple in line
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even darkening
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submammary groove visible
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Lattanzio, V., Simonetti, G. (2005). Interpretation. In: Mammography. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-27252-6_3
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