Breast Ultrasound: What To Think About
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What To Think About
- An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy may allow your doctor to confirm a suspicious lump is benign without surgery.
- A breast ultrasound may occasionally be used instead of a mammogram if you are younger than 25 and have concerns about X-rays or should not be exposed to any radiation because you are pregnant. For more information, see the medical test Mammogram.
- A breast ultrasound may be useful for screening young women with a family history of breast cancer. More study is needed to see if ultrasound is good for this purpose.
- An ultrasound does not replace a mammogram. An ultrasound can be used to check a problem seen on a mammogram. It can also be used to show more detail in women who have dense breasts. For more information, see the medical test Mammogram.
- A breast MRI is another type of test that may be used for breast exams after surgery or to check dense breast tissue.
| Last updated: | April 03, 2008 |
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology |
| Editors: | Maria Essig, Tracy Landauer |
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