Breast ultrasound

Breast ultrasound

Breast ultrasound is used to assess the structure of the mammary gland, the presence of any pathological lesions and the width of the lactiferous ducts.

The examination helps identify cysts and fibroadenomas. Breast ultrasound is usually a complementary examination to mammography or is performed in the case of young women with high density of glandular tissue that impedes mammographic assessment.

Breast ultrasound – when should it be performed?

Indications for breast ultrasound are:

• breast pain;
• a palpable lesion in the breast;
• discharge from the nipple;
• follow-up examinations in relation to previously diagnosed benign lesions;
• family history of breast cancer;
• use of hormone replacement therapy.

Breast ultrasound is an imaging method involving ultrasonic waves. This technique is based on the phenomenon of reflection of an ultrasound beam against the structures of the organs. If you have undergone a mammogram and your doctor has recommended an additional examination, it advisable to make an appointment for breast ultrasound.

Breast ultrasound – description of the procedure

• There are no contraindications to performing this examination. Breast ultrasound can be carried out also in the case of pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Duration of the examination: approx. 15-20 minutes.
• Breast ultrasound does not require any special preparation. However, the examination should be performed between the 1st and 10th day of the patient’s menstrual cycle. Please bring the results of previous ultrasound examinations and mammograms – if any – with you to the visit.

• The patient is provided with the results of the examination in the form of an impression with the ultrasound image. All documents are printed during the appointment, so the patient receives the original version of the results. The impression is also available online.