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Breast Ultrasound
What is Breast Ultrasound?
What will a Breast Ultrasound be like?
What is Breast Ultrasound?
A breast ultrasound uses sonar technology to find out if a lesion
found on mammography (or a lump is felt) is solid or contains
fluid. Most fluid-filled lumps are cysts and are considered to be non-cancerous
(benign).
If a cyst is found, your healthcare provider may recommend
no further treatment and follow you more closely for a period of time or
recommend
that your cyst be aspirated. If the lump is solid, a breast
biopsy will likely be recommended.
What will a Breast Ultrasound be like?
Patients are asked to undress from the waist up and change into
a gown or drape for the exam. Images are obtained by gently
pressing and rolling a hand held transducer over areas of the breast or
underarms.
A gel is utilized to improve sound wave propagation. Breast
ultrasound examinations are not painful.
To avoid delay or rescheduling of
your breast
ultrasound exam
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment
time to register for your exam, and plan for an additional 30
minutes to complete your exam.
No other preparation is required.
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