Sonomammography
Uses
- Purpose: Detects and evaluates abnormalities in breast tissue, such as lumps or cysts, and helps differentiate between benign and malignant conditions.
- Technology: Uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the breast tissue.
- Procedure: Involves applying a gel to the breast and using a transducer to capture images through sound waves.
- Indications: Often used to further investigate findings from a mammogram or physical examination; useful for evaluating dense breast tissue.
- Safety: Non-invasive and does not involve radiation, making it safe for repeated use.
- Diagnosis: Helps in assessing breast abnormalities, guiding biopsies, and monitoring conditions over time.
- Complementary: Often used in conjunction with mammography for a more comprehensive evaluation of breast health.
Sonomammography (breast ultrasound) uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of breast tissue, helping to detect and evaluate abnormalities, often used alongside mammography for comprehensive breast assessment.
