Breast ultrasound is a special imaging system that enables the examination of breast tissue by means of sound waves.
Breast ultrasound, which is one of the most frequently used methods in radiological imaging of the breast, has an important place in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Breast ultrasound, which can be used easily at any age because it does not contain radiation, is defined as a special imaging system that enables the examination of breast tissue by means of sound waves.
What is a breast ultrasound?
It is a special imaging system that enables the examination of breast tissue by means of sound waves. It does not contain radiation and does not have any special preparations. Breast ultrasound, which has an important place in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, is one of the most frequently used methods in breast examination. Since it does not contain radiation, it can be easily applied to women of all ages, including pregnancy.
In which diseases is breast ultrasound used?
Breast ultrasound is a method that is frequently used as a guide in the suspicion of breast cancer in women and men, in the differential diagnosis of breast diseases, and in interventional procedures such as biopsy. In addition, the reasons for applying for breast ultrasound are listed as follows:
Presence of a palpable mass in the breast,
As an adjunct to mammography in women who are not suspected of breast cancer but have dense breast parenchyma,
Encountering suspicious situations as a result of mammography and breast MRI examinations,
Complaints in breast tissue during pregnancy-breastfeeding,
In the evaluation of the condition of breast implants,
For guidance during interventional applications such as biopsy
Ultrasound is used to diagnose breast diseases in men.
What are the advantages of breast ultrasound?
With this application, which is of great importance in the early diagnosis of breast cancer, the internal structure of the breast can be examined in depth. Since breast ultrasound is a radiation-free procedure, it can be easily preferred for pregnant women. If there is a mass in the breast, whether it is benign or malignant, if the biopsy method is to be applied, the procedure can be performed under ultrasound guidance.
exp. Dr. Serhan Callak
