Breast Ultrasound

An ultrasound, or sonogram, is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of the body. During the procedure, a gel is applied to the skin, and a handheld device called a transducer is moved over the area of interest and slight pressure is applied to capture the sound waves reflected off internal structures. The images are then displayed on a monitor for evaluation. No special preparation is required for a breast ultrasound. The procedure is non-invasive, does not use radiation, and is generally painless.

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- Abdominal imaging

- Breast Imaging

- Musculoskeletal Imaging

- Neuroimaging

- Nuclear medicine/molecular medicine

- Pediatrics

- Trauma

- Vascular and interventional radiology

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1) the technology of your diagnostic machines,

2) the experience of the person performing your tests, and

3) the specialization and experience of the radiologist who reads your reports

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What is a breast ultrasound?

An ultrasound, also known as sonography, is a medical imaging technique that employs high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of internal structures within the breast tissue.

The process involves transmitting sound waves through a transducer, which is a handheld device that is moved over the skin after applying a layer of gel to the breast. These sound waves echo off tissues, creating visual images on a monitor that can be used to assess the tissue within the breast. It is very useful in accessing abnormalities in women with dense breast tissue. Ultrasound is widely utilized for evaluating organs, monitoring pregnancies, and guiding certain medical procedures due to its non-invasive nature and lack of ionizing radiation. The resulting images assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing conditions, planning treatments, and conducting follow-up assessments. Ultrasound is particularly useful in that it is often able to tell the difference between a fluid-filled mass like cysts (which are most often benign), and solid masses (these may need further evaluation to determine they are not cancer).