Breast ultrasound

Breast ultrasound is one of the most effective diagnostic methods, which allows to reveal any structural abnormalities and neoplasms in the mammary glands. The ultrasound technique of the breast is the safest, because it does not use X-rays and can be used in pregnancy and feeding. At the same time, it is possible to track in real time the movement of blood through the vessels, to study the structure of tissues and the changes occurring in it.

Indications for the passage of ultrasound of the breast:

• presence of complaints from the patient;
• preventive examination of adolescents and women over 35;
• the evaluation of the condition of implants from silicone;
• revealing neoplasms in the chest;
• suspected cancer;
• the results of ultrasound of the mammary glands are necessary for the IVF procedure and as additional information for mammography ;
• pregnancy planning and feeding problems.

Protocol of ultrasound of mammary glands

The protocol, which is drawn up during the study, should contain such mandatory items:

1. Evaluation of the tissues that make up the muscle.
2. Presence of neoplasms or places that can not be enlightened with the help of rays.
3. The condition of the milk ducts and tissues.
4. Description of the identified structural changes and their classification.
5. Sharpness of separation of tissues that form the mammary gland.

Based on all of the above, the doctor prescribes the conclusion of an ultrasound of the mammary glands, in which it should be indicated whether pathological processes take place, what their nature and nature are.

Description of the ultrasound of the breast has clearly established criteria, which should be strictly followed by specialists conducting the study. This will facilitate the correct decoding of ultrasound of the mammary glands by the attending physician and the adoption of the correct method of treatment.

It is not necessary to independently search for the answer to a question - in norm or rate US of mammary glands. Provide it to a competent expert, which will help to avoid unnecessary agitation and empty speculation.

Do not ignore the need for ultrasound examination of the mammary glands. Sometimes this is the only way to establish the presence of microscopic foci of cancer, which could not "see" the mammogram. However, ultrasound has its shortcomings, such as: the impossibility of diagnosing many types of cancer tumors, the need for additional analyzes and studies, possible errors in the operation of the apparatus, and so on.