Breast Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging, or sonography, is a painless, non-invasive test that involves exposing the body to high frequency sound waves. These waves are reflected back to a special receiver to produce images of internal structures of the body.
A breast ultrasound procedure is commonly performed to determine if an abnormality detected by mammography or a palpable lump is a fluid-filled cyst or a solid tumor (benign or malignant).
Breast ultrasound may also be used to identify masses in women whose breast tissue is too dense to be measured accurately by mammography.
Ultrasound may be used in women for whom radiation is not advised, pregnant women, women younger than 25 years, and women with silicone breast implants.
The procedure may also be used to guide procedures such as needle localization during breast biopsies and cyst aspiration (removal of fluid from cyst).
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