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Breast Ultrasound Overview

A breast ultrasound is typically used to further examine an abnormality found on a mammogram. The process does not use X-ray radiation. It determines the presence of cysts or solid lumps by a small transducer which rolls over the breast area. This small unit emits sound waves that create a picture (sonogram) of the area.

Breast ultrasounds are also used to examine patients who have dense breasts and to examine the chest wall, which is not examined during a routine mammogram screening.

What to Expect During Your Breast Ultrasound

A breast ultrasound usually takes place after a mammogram or clinical exam reveals an area of concern. If you are scheduled for a breast ultrasound, you should dress for comfort – with an easy-to-remove top. You will be asked to remove clothing from the waist up and will put on a robe that opens to the front.

For the ultrasound, you will lie on your back. You may be asked to raise your arms above your head, as you might during a clinical breast exam. Clear gel will be applied to your skin near the area of concern, and the ultrasound will begin. After, the transducer will slide back and forth to create images on a monitor.

With this image, the radiologist will be able to determine if the area is of concern.

We understand that this is a sensitive and emotional time for our patients, so it is our focus to make sure you are most comfortable.

Breast Care Recommendations

The American Cancer Society recommends women over the age of 40 have a routine mammogram once a year. Mammograms can detect abnormalities in the breast even before they can be felt by a clinical breast exam, enabling doctors to catch diseases at their earliest stages and reduce mortality rates by 30 percent. Women who may be high risk for breast cancer may start annual mammograms earlier than age 40.

If you are under 40 and have not started your annual mammograms, ask your doctor about having a breast ultrasound as part of your annual exam. Additionally, it is encouraged to perform a breast self-exam periodically, so you are familiar with your breasts and can detect anything unusual in between your routine doctor visits.

Hattiesburg Clinic is dedicated to helping all individuals – men and women – detect breast abnormalities as early as possible to provide the best outcomes possible. We unfortunately continue to see breast cancer in younger men and women every year, and that is why we recommend staying on top of routine exams and seeing a breast specialist at least once a year.

Choose Hattiesburg Clinic

At Hattiesburg Clinic, we strive to provide excellent breast care service to our customers with the latest technology in a spa-like atmosphere. Patients enjoy a softer, more relaxing environment with neutral colors and flowers, along with warm, comfortable robes and magazines while waiting to be seen. While our team enjoys seeing new patients and learning their stories, we also take great pride in serving our established customers and their families year after year.

As a distinguished Breast Center of Excellence, we are accredited in multiple breast care modalities and offer the highest quality services and imaging to those in our region. In addition to breast ultrasounds, we also offer mammograms, breast MRIs, biopsies and more. We look forward to serving you and supporting you for many years throughout your journey.

Breast Ultrasound

Breast Ultrasound Overview

What to Expect During Your Breast Ultrasound

Breast Care Recommendations

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