Breast Ultrasound

Ultrasound examination of the breast is to use the ultrasound system to transmit the ultrasound to the mammary gland to obtain the sonogram. The nature of the lesion is judged according to the size, shape, contour boundary, echo type, echo internal condition and posterior attenuation of the lesion displayed in the sonogram. During the examination, the patient is generally supine, fully exposing the breast and ankle. The examiner checks the breasts on both sides with the probe, do not miss any part, and pay attention to whether the two sides have symmetry. Basic Information Specialist classification: gynecological examination classification: ultrasound Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Check your relaxation, check may cause physical and psychological burden, you should face it positively. Normal value No abnormal pattern was found in the ultrasound map. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The glandular glands are enlarged, multiple cysts appear, and the axillary lymph nodes are small. Breast gland enlargement, also known as lobular hyperplasia of the breast, is a benign lesion, but it increases the chances of developing breast cancer later. Cyst refers to the enlargement of the mammary duct, which is filled with secretions. It is completely benign. Even if there are many cysts (multiple cysts) at the same time, it will not increase the chance of breast cancer. There is no swelling in the axillary lymph nodes, which means that the size is normal. In terms of extension, it means that there is no cancer metastasis. In general, the result of ultrasound is a benign lesion, but attention must be paid to the subsequent development of breast lobular hyperplasia. Milk calcification refers to the phenomenon of calcification in the breast. Experts can use the number, size, shape, position, distribution and arrangement of milk calcification to determine whether the breast lesion is benign or malignant. The correct rate is about 70-80%. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal swelling and pain in their breasts. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Checking for relaxation, checking may cause physical and psychological burdens, should be actively faced, and actively cooperate with the inspection. The examination needs to expose the breasts, so the upper body should wear clothes that are easy to take off. When examining the mammary gland, the probe should be placed on the skin and should not be pressurized, so as not to change the shape and position of the lump, especially when examining the blood flow in the lump, the pressurization will affect the display of small blood vessels. When examining the glandular gland tissue, it should be observed whether there are lesions in the fat layer before and after, the Cooper ligament (the breast suspensory ligament), especially the surrounding fat extending into the gland layer, which will cause the illusion of similar mass, which should be carefully identified. Inspection process During the examination, the patient is generally supine, fully exposing the breast and ankle. The examiner checks the breasts on both sides with the probe, do not miss any part, and pay attention to whether the two sides have symmetry. Not suitable for the crowd Lactating women. Adverse reactions and risks No complications.

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