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    Breast Ultrasound

    Breast Ultrasound



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    A Reference breast ultrasound Opens New Window uses sound waves to make of picture of the tissues inside of the breast.

    The Reference radiologist Opens New Window may discuss the results of the ultrasound with you right after the test. Complete results are usually available to your doctor in 1 to 2 days.

    Breast ultrasound
    Normal:
    The breast tissue looks normal. If the test is done on both breasts, the tissue looks similar.
    Abnormal:
    A fluid-filled sac (Reference cyst Opens New Window) is present. A fluid-filled lump that is evenly shaped and has no particles floating in it is likely to be a simple cyst. This may not need more tests. See an ultrasound image of a Reference simple breast cyst Opens New Window Reference Click here to see an illustration. Opens New Window.
    A cyst is found that has particles in it (a complex cyst). This may need more tests.
    A lump is found that looks solid. Depending on the lump, your age, and other medical factors, you may need a Reference biopsy Opens New Window or follow-up with other tests.

     




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference March 8, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology


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