The World Health Organization recommends every woman to undergo a breast ultrasound at least once a year, and after the age of 50 and twice a year in the presence of risk factors, for the prevention of diseases and early detection of neoplasms. Advantages of breast ultrasound examination
* is a non-invasive and safe method
* turns out to be one of the most popular and affordable methods
* is harmless and does not require the use of X-rays
* is able to assess the condition of soft tissues that are poorly visible on X-ray images
* may provide additional information on tumors detected by X-ray mammography
* assessment of blood flow in any formation using the Doppler method
Indications:
* assessment of the nature of lumps found on X-ray mammography or palpation.
* assessment of breast condition in nursing mothers and pregnant women
* breast injuries
* assessment of the condition of the breasts in case of any type of hormonal changes in the body
* evaluation of the condition of silicone prostheses
* assessment of the state of male breasts
Contraindications
The study has no contraindications.
Readiness:
No prior preparation is required for research.