Ultrasound diagnostics has been used to diagnose various breast diseases relatively recently.. But diagnostic value of this method, in some cases, not lower than traditional, x-ray. Ultrasound does not use harmful radiation, as with radiography. Ultrasound examination is completely painless.
ultrasound (ultrasound diagnostics) breast allows you to freely obtain images of the breast in various
projections. The resulting images clearly show cysts - rounded cavities, liquid filled, benign and malignant tumors, various breast dysplasias. Ultrasound examination is an independent method for identifying benign and malignant formations, and additional, used in conjunction with X-ray mammography.
In some cases, ultrasound is superior to mammography when examining dense breasts in young women.; in women, having fibrocystic mastopathy; in identifying cysts. Moreover, Ultrasound scanners are used for dynamic monitoring of already identified benign breast tumors, to determine, have there been any changes. During pregnancy and lactation, ultrasound is the leading method for examining the mammary glands..
The use of a high-frequency sensor provides sufficient resolution to determine even small formations.
Time of the study:
– The study is carried out from 7 to 10 days of the menstrual cycle (the first day of the cycle is the first day of menstruation)
Preparing for the study:
– Ultrasound of the mammary glands does not require special preparation. you can eat, drink and take medications, as usual.
diagnostic value of this method, in some cases, not lower than traditional, x-ray. Ultrasound does not use harmful radiation, as with radiography. Ultrasound examination is completely painless.