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Compression: 1. increases spatial resolution2. decreases spatial resolution3. improves contrast

A lesion is superimposed by breast tissue in the CC projection. A projection used to demonstrate the lesion in the same projection free of superimposition is the:

Your patient presents w/a c/o a severe headache. What would be a sign that this could have a more serious cause?

Regardless of the reason, if the proper amount of compression cannot be applied:

Variation in compression levels causes: 1. inadequate exposure on one portion of the breast2. over- or underexposure in other portions of the breast3. adequate exposure throughout the breast

The retromammary space is filled with:

In compression on the XCCl projection, the affected arm should:

What target filtration combination provides the best penetration for dense or thick breast?

In the CC position, the pectoral muscle is seen:

In digital mammography, both the film and cassette can be replaced by: