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Breast ultrasound is a diagnostic technique that plays a key role in detecting potential problems and monitoring breast health. As a non-invasive and painless procedure, breast ultrasound provides a detailed view of the internal structures of the breast through high-frequency sound waves. In the following sections, we have mentioned the symptoms that indicate the need for this examination, as well as the appearance of the procedure itself.
What is breast ultrasound?
Breast ultrasound is a method of visualizing the internal structures of the breast through the use of high-frequency sound waves. This technique makes it possible to create detailed images of the breast tissue, including the mammary glands and surrounding tissue. Breast ultrasound is useful for detecting changes in the breasts, such as cysts, tumors, fibroadenomas or other pathological processes.
What are the symptoms and when should you go for a breast ultrasound?
Proper breast health care includes careful monitoring of symptoms that may indicate potential problems. Changes in the breasts such as lumps, swelling, pain, changes in size or shape, as well as unexplained discharge from the nipple, can be signs of problems that require careful diagnosis. In addition, it is important to note that breast ultrasound is often used as a supplementary method of examination after mammography, especially in younger women or women with dense breast tissue.
What does a breast ultrasound look like?
A breast ultrasound is a non-invasive procedure that is usually performed in diagnostic centers or hospitals. During the examination, the patient will be placed lying on the table, with her arms above her head. An ultrasound technician or doctor (sonographer) applies gel to the breast to allow better contact between the skin and the probes that emit the sound waves. The sonographer then moves the probe over the surface of the breast, creating images of the internal structures on the monitor. This examination allows for a detailed examination of lumps or changes that are noticed during a routine examination. This procedure is painless and takes a relatively short time.