Which two imaging planes are included as standard views in the diagnostic ultrasound protocol?

Which two imaging planes are included as standard views in the diagnostic ultrasound protocol?

• A. SAG & TRV
• B. Axial CT and MR
• C. Coronal and oblique mammography
• D. Lateral and medial ultrasound

Answer: (A)

In diagnostic breast ultrasound, two orthogonal planes are routinely obtained: a long-axis view in the sagittal plane and a cross-sectional view in the transverse plane. This pairing provides a complete assessment of a lesion’s dimensions and its orientation relative to key structures, enabling accurate localization and measurement. Other options describe different imaging modalities or views not used as standard ultrasound planes, and terms like lateral/medial refer to location rather than the imaging plane.

In diagnostic breast ultrasound, two orthogonal planes are routinely obtained: a long-axis view in the sagittal plane and a cross-sectional view in the transverse plane. This pairing provides a complete assessment of a lesion’s dimensions and its orientation relative to key structures, enabling accurate localization and measurement. Other options describe different imaging modalities or views not used as standard ultrasound planes, and terms like lateral/medial refer to location rather than the imaging plane.