How many total views are specified in the general screening protocol including axillary tail and retroareolar regions?

How many total views are specified in the general screening protocol including axillary tail and retroareolar regions?

• A. Eight
• B. Six
• C. Four
• D. Ten

Answer: (A)

In breast screening, you start with two standard views for each breast—craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique—giving four views in total. To ensure the axillary tail and the retroareolar region are well visualized, an additional targeted projection is added for each area on each side, adding two views per breast. With both breasts, that adds up to four extra views, bringing the total to eight. This arrangement covers the whole breast, including the tail and the retroareolar zones, which helps detect abnormalities that might be missed on the standard views.

In breast screening, you start with two standard views for each breast—craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique—giving four views in total. To ensure the axillary tail and the retroareolar region are well visualized, an additional targeted projection is added for each area on each side, adding two views per breast. With both breasts, that adds up to four extra views, bringing the total to eight. This arrangement covers the whole breast, including the tail and the retroareolar zones, which helps detect abnormalities that might be missed on the standard views.