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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves that cannot be heard by humans to look at the breast.
Alternative NamesUltrasonography of the breast; Sonogram of the breast
How the test is performedYou will be asked to undress from the waist up and put on a medical gown. During the test, you will lie on your back on the examining table.
A water-soluble gel is placed on the skin of the breast. A hand-held device (transducer) directs the sound waves to the breast tissue. The transducer is moved over the skin of the breast to create a picture that can be seen on a screen.
Breast ultrasound may also be used to guide a needle during a breast biopsy.
How to prepare for the testBecause you need to remove your clothing from the waist up, it may be helpful to wear a two-piece outfit. On the day of the test, do not use any lotions or powders on your breasts or wear deodorant under your arms.
How the test will feelThe number of people involved in the test will be limited to protect your privacy.
You will be asked to raise your arms above your head and turn to the left or right as needed.
There is no discomfort from the ultrasound.
Why the test is performedCommon uses of ultrasound are:
- In addition to a mammogram or physical exam, if something abnormal is found. If a mammogram shows a growth, ultrasound can help determine whether it is a solid mass or a cyst.
- By itself, to check a breast lump or nipple discharge
Normal breast tissue.
Normally, the breast tissue will be uniform and will not have any suspicious growths.
What abnormal results meanUltrasound can help show noncancerous growths such as cysts, fibroadenomas, or lipomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac. A fibroadenoma is a noncancerous solid growth. Lipomas are noncancerous fatty lumps that can occur anywhere in the body, including the breasts.
Breast cancers can also be seen with ultrasound.
What the risks areThere are no risks associated with breast ultrasound. There is no radiation exposure.
ReferencesKim CH, Bassett LW. Imaging-guided core needle biopsy of the breast. In: Bassett LW, Jackson VP, Fu KL, Fu YS, eds. Diagnosis of Diseases of the Breast. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2005:chap 17.
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∙ 12y agoBreast ultrasound uses sound waves that cannot be heard by humans to look at the breast.
See also: Breast biopsy - ultrasound
Alternative NamesUltrasonography of the breast; Sonogram of the breast
How the test is performedYou will be asked to undress from the waist up and put on a medical gown. During the test, you will lie on your back on the examining table.
A water-soluble gel is placed on the skin of the breast. A hand-held device (transducer) directs the sound waves to the breast tissue. The transducer is moved over the skin of the breast to create a picture that can be seen on a screen.
Breast ultrasound may also be used to guide a needle during a breast biopsy.
How to prepare for the testBecause you need to remove your clothing from the waist up, it may be helpful to wear a two-piece outfit. On the day of the test, do not use any lotions or powders on your breasts or wear deodorant under your arms.
How the test will feelThe number of people involved in the test will be limited to protect your privacy.
You will be asked to raise your arms above your head and turn to the left or right as needed.
There is no discomfort from the ultrasound.
Why the test is performedIf a breast lump is found during an exam or something abnormal is seen on your mammogram, an ultrasound can help show whether it is a solid mass or a cyst. It can also be used to check for a growth in the breast if a woman has clear or bloody nipple discharge.
Normal ValuesNormally, the breast tissue will look the same and will not have any suspicious growths.
What abnormal results meanUltrasound can help show noncancerous growths such as:
- Cysts -- fluid-filled sacs
- Fibroadenomas-- noncancerous solid growths
- Lipomas -- noncancerous fatty lumps that can occur anywhere in the body, including the breasts
Breast cancers can also be seen with ultrasound.
What the risks areThere are no risks associated with breast ultrasound. There is no radiation exposure.
ReferencesKim CH, Bassett LW. Imaging-guided core needle biopsy of the breast. In: Bassett LW, Jackson VP, Fu KL, Fu YS, eds. Diagnosis of Diseases of the Breast. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2005:chap 17.
Abeloff MD, Wolff AC, Weber BL, et al. Cancer of the breast. In: Abeloff MD, Armitage JO, Niederhuber JE, Kastan MB, McKenna WB, eds. Clinical Oncology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 95.
Whitman GJ. Ultrasound-guided breast biopsies. Ultrasound Clin. 2006;1:603-615.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/24/2011
Debra G. Wechter, MD, FACS, General Surgery practice specializing in Breast cancer, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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How are people tested for breast cancer?
Mammogram, breast ultrasound, and if indicated, bloodwork.
Your ultrasound had showed a solid mass in right breast?
yes
How did women find out about breast cancer?
I found my breast lump through self breast exams; then had a mammogram and ultrasound, then lumpectomy which confirmed breast cancer diagnosis.
What characteristics does a successful breast ultrasound have?
An ultrasound examination may reveal either normal tissue or a benign condition such as a cyst. Ultrasound can confidently diagnose a benign structure that has certain characteristics of a simple cyst.
How is a breast ultrasound done?
The patient removes her clothing from the waist up and puts on a hospital gown, open in the front. She lies on her back or side on an examining table. A gel that enhances sound transmission is spread over the area to be examined.
What has the author Toshiji Kobayashi written?
Toshiji Kobayashi has written: 'Clinical ultrasound of the breast' -- subject(s): Atlases, Breast, Breast Neoplasms, Cancer, Diagnosis, Diagnostic use, Ultrasonic imaging, Ultrasonics
What is cpt code 76645?
Ultrasound, breast(s) (unilateral or bilateral), with real time with image documentation
What has the author Wolfgang Leucht written?
Wolfgang Leucht has written: 'Teaching atlas of breast ultrasound' -- subject(s): Atlases, Breast, Breast Diseases, Diagnosis, Diseases, Mammography, Tumors, Ultrasonic imaging, Ultrasonography
Do a mammogram and ultrasound always catch breast cancer?
Mammogram and ultrasound can't catch every abnormal or cancerous cell in the breast, but they do a good job of detecting important groups of abnormal cells. Talk with your health care provider if you feel you are at higher risk of breast cancer. Your provider may be able to discuss strategies for screening and risk modification.
What is isoechoic solid nodule in breast?
That would be a "hard pea-sized lump that doesn't show up on ultrasound".
How long does an MRI of the breast take?
Between the initial ultrasound to determine whether the lump is a tumor or a cyst and the procedure itself, a breast tumor biopsy can cost as much as $3,000 for an uninsured patient.
How much does a breast biopsy cost?
Between the initial ultrasound to determine whether the lump is a tumor or a cyst and the procedure itself, a breast tumor biopsy can cost as much as $3,000 for an uninsured patient.
