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. 2018 Jan 25;91(1082):20170611. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20170611

Table 3. .

Variations of descriptors for the posterior nipple line as applied to the craniocaudal view

Source Descriptor of the posterior nipple line for the CC
Bassett et al, 199336 p. 803–804 Directly posteriorly from nipple to pectoral muscle or edge of film, whichever comes first
Eklund et al, 199464 p. 30063 Nipple-skin to back of image (regardless of pectoral muscle inclusion)
American College of Radiology, 201759 Nipple to posterior edge of the image
BreastScreen Australia, 201517 p. 180 Nipple to pectoral muscle

CC, craniocaudal.