What is the result of taking 2D and 3D exposures with the patient under the same compression called?

The result of taking 2D and 3D exposures with the patient under the same compression is referred to as "Combo mode." This term indicates that both two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging is performed simultaneously, allowing for enhanced visualization of breast tissue. By employing both techniques in a single compression session, the radiologist benefits from the detailed anatomical information provided by 3D imaging, while still retaining the standardized 2D mammography view that has long been a part of breast cancer screening. This combination can lead to improved detection of abnormalities, ensuring that the diagnostic process is thorough.

In this context, the other terms do not accurately describe the process. "Dual mode" typically suggests the use of two different techniques or systems independently rather than simultaneously in a combined setup. "Double exposure" could imply multiple imaging sessions or exposures rather than the simultaneous acquisition that occurs in Combo mode. "Dual exposure" might suggest two separate exposures rather than the integrated approach of acquiring both 2D and 3D images concurrently under the same compression. Therefore, Combo mode is the correct terminology for this practice.