implant displacement views
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004246
A procedure used to do a mammogram (x-ray of the breasts) in women with breast implants. The implant is pushed back against the chest wall and the breast tissue is pulled forward and around it so the tissue can be seen in the mammogram. Also called Eklund displacement views and Eklund views.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004246 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Eklund displacement views; Eklund views |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "implant displacement views",
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"definition": "A procedure used to do a mammogram (x-ray of the breasts) in women with breast implants. The implant is pushed back against the chest wall and the breast tissue is pulled forward and around it so the tissue can be seen in the mammogram. Also called Eklund displacement views and Eklund views.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/implant-displacement-views/"
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