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2207 Osborne Drive West
Hastings, NE 68901
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Breast Ultrasound

A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. Breast ultrasound does not use x-rays or radiation. A breast ultrasound is used to see whether a breast lump is filled with fluid (a cyst) or if it is a solid mass. It does not replace the need for a mammogram, but it is often used to check abnormal results from a mammogram. Breast ultrasound is often used to look at the tissue of younger women because their breast tissue is often more dense, and a mammogram may not show as much detail. It is also used to find the cause of breast symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and redness.

THE PROCEDURE:

  • You will be positioned on a table in the examination room and the technician will apply some gel to the skin of your breast.
  • The technician will use a transducer to press against the area and move it across the entire breast until they can capture the necessary images.
  • You will feel pressure from the transducer and possibly a small degree of discomfort if the technician is examining a particularly tender area, but it should not be painful.

Instructions for the Procedure:

No special instructions are necessary for a breast ultrasound.

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