Breast Ultrasound

A breast ultrasound is a safe, painless imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves (not radiation) to create pictures of the inside of the breast. It helps doctors evaluate lumps, cysts, or other abnormalities that may show up on a physical exam or a mammogram. Ultrasound exams are safe and do not use ionizing radiation. Ultrasound is a valuable way of examining many of the body’s internal tissues and organs. An ultrasound probe and gel work together to absorb the reflected sound waves to produce images on the monitor. The exam is performed by a highly skilled sonographer and interpreted by our experienced Radiologist, who specializes in breast imaging. A breast ultrasound may be ordered to evaluate breast tissue in women who have had abnormal results from a mammogram or MRI, to investigate a palpable lump or thickened area, and to monitor certain benign (noncancerous) findings over time.