A plane or section not perpendicular to the xyz coordinate system, such as long and short axis views of the heart.

See also Orientation, Mediolateral-Oblique View, Lateral View, Lateromedial, Breast Imaging, and Stack.

Thermography is a method for example used in breast imaging. Thermography measures the body heat at the skin surface to identify hot spots caused by inflammation or cancer.

Xeromammography or xeroradiography is a breast imaging. Xeroradiography uses photoelectric records of x-ray images on a coated metal plate. Xeromammography as distinct from film-screen mammography uses low-energy photon beams, long exposure times and dry chemical developers.
Although xeromammography has sensitivity and specificity comparable with those of a film-screen mammogram, it is not recommended for screening or diagnostic mammography because of maintenance problems and the need for higher breast radiation doses compared with modern low dose mammography equipment.

A biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are collected. This can be done with a needle, which is inserted into the abnormal area.
An example is the needle breast biopsy. Needle biopsies are usually guided by different imaging techniques like ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Stereotactic-assisted breast biopsies use computer maps to guide the needle. The location of the breast lump is provided from digital mammograms taken from two angles.
The cells can be removed and examined under a microscope to determine whether the abnormality is cancerous.

See also CT Guided Biopsy.