Periphery of the field of view

What does "Periphery of the field of view" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Periphery of the field of view" in a medical context refers to the outer edges of the area that can be seen in an imaging scan, such as an X-ray or MRI. It's like looking at a picture and focusing on what's happening at the edges of that picture. In the context of a medical scan, it's the areas towards the edges of the image that the doctor is examining.

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