Preparation for an ultrasound can vary depending on the area being examined. For some exams, you may be asked to fast or drink water before the exam, while no preparation is necessary for others. Your healthcare provider will give you specific instructions.
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Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of breast tissue, offering a valuable complement to mammography. At Together Women’s Health Imaging Center in Royal Oak, MI, our radiologists use ultrasound to evaluate findings that need a closer look and to support biopsy procedures.
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Breast Ultrasound
If your doctor detects a mass on your breast examination or if you complain of a breast lump, an ultrasound may be ordered. A breast ultrasound may also be requested after an abnormal mammogram to get a ‘closer look’ at a particular area. The technologist or the radiologist will perform the imaging and will review the results with you at the time of the study. Ultrasound helps to determine if the finding is a benign process such as a cyst or a suspicious lesion that requires additional evaluation. Ultrasound may also be recommended if you have dense tissue or a family history of breast cancer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ultrasounds
Ultrasound is a radiology imaging technology that uses sound waves to characterize lumps or masses in the breast. Sound waves are emitted from crystals in a hand-held wand called a transducer or probe. The sound waves reflected back are presented as images for interpretation by a specialized radiologist to distinguish various findings.
Ultrasound is used for a variety of diagnostic purposes, including monitoring the development of a fetus during pregnancy, detecting and diagnosing medical conditions affecting the liver, kidneys, and other internal organs, and evaluating blood flow to different parts of the body.
During an ultrasound, a special gel is applied to the skin over the area being examined. A handheld device called a transducer is then placed over the gel, emitting high-frequency sound waves that bounce off the body's internal structures. These sound waves are then converted into images that can be viewed on a monitor.
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