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Question 1217
Sagittal PD weighted MRI image of the shoulder. What structure has been arrowed?
Article
Labeled imaging anatomy cases
This article lists a series of labeled imaging anatomy cases by body region and modality.
Brain
CT head: non-contrast axial
CT head: non-contrast coronal
CT head: non-contrast sagittal
CT head: non-contrast axial with clinical questions
CT head: angiogram axial
CT head: angiogram coronal
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Article
Pectoralis major muscle
The pectoralis major muscle is a large fan-shaped muscle of the pectoral region, overlying the anterior chest wall but often considered an upper limb muscle due to its function.
Summary
origin: medial clavicle, sternum, costal cartilages, and external oblique aponeurosis
insertion: bicipital...
Article
Mediolateral oblique view
The mediolateral oblique (MLO) view is one of the two standard mammographic views, alongside the craniocaudal (CC) view.
It is the most important projection as it allows depiction of most breast tissue.
Adequacy
The representation of the pectoral muscle on the MLO view is a key component in...
Article
Axillary web syndrome
Axillary web syndrome is a commonly occurring condition secondary to breast cancer surgery involving lymphadenectomy 1. It is characterized by the presence of one or multiple thin cords in the subcutaneous tissues of the axilla, which extends down the arm and/or chest wall 1,2. This can lead to ...
Article
20° oblique projection
20° oblique projection is a troubleshooting projection used in mammography, especially in young women and in follow-up patients.
Technique
The C-arm is turned approximately 20° for a superomedial-inferolateral oblique. With the patient's feet pointing towards the unit and her torso turned slig...
Article
Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap
A latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is a form of breast reconstruction that transplants the patient’s own latissimus dorsi muscle, fat, and skin from the middle back to the chest to form a breast mound.
Advantages
This flap is more easily created and contains a robust vascular supply compared...
Article
Elevated craniocaudal projection
Elevated craniocaudal projection is an additional trouble shooting view.
Technique
direct beam superiorly to inferiroly
face patient towards unit, feet forward
lean patient inward, relaxing the shoulders
bring inferior aspect of breast onto the image receptor
pull breast outward...
Case
Male breast cancer
Published
07 Aug 2013
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Ultrasound
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