Breast ultrasound scan
A breast ultrasound scan is a diagnostic method for the early detection of abnormalities within the mammary glands, the underlying tissues that make up the rib cage wall and the adjacent lymph nodes. The testing makes it possible to detect suspicious oncological lesions at an early stage.
A breast ultrasound scan is a diagnostic method for the early detection of abnormalities within the mammary glands, the underlying tissues that make up the rib cage wall and the adjacent lymph nodes. The testing makes it possible to detect suspicious oncological lesions at an early stage.
What is a breast ultrasound scan?
What is a breast ultrasound scan?
By palpation and then using an ultrasound scanner, the physician assesses the chest and axillary pits for suspicious lesions.
The testing is painless, non-invasive and brief.
About testing
Practised approaches
Palpation examination
A breast ultrasound scan is usually preceded by a palpation examination. During the examination, the physician gently touches the patient’s breasts to look for any abnormalities such as tumours, thickening or other concerning alterations.
Ultrasound scan
During the scan, the physician applies a gel to the skin to help transmit the sound waves. The breasts and armpit pits are scanned; a special probe emits and receives sound waves, which are then converted into a three-dimensional or two-dimensional image of the breast glands.
Good to know
Preparation
for testing
Indications for a breast ultrasound scan include:
- Breast redness and swelling;
- Breast pain;
- A palpable breast lesion;
- Presence of nipple discharge;
- Cases of breast cancer in a close family.
It is recommended that a breast examination be performed once a year, unless otherwise advised by a physician. A scan can be performed at any time, as no special preparations are required. However, it is preferable to do it in the first days of the menstrual cycle, when the breasts are least tender.
Immediately before a breast ultrasound scan, the patient should not use deodorants, antiperspirants, lotions or other cosmetics on the skin of the area to be tested (chest, armpit).
The Polish Ultrasound Society recommends that women over the age of 30 undergo a breast ultrasound scan at least once a year. If there is a family history of breast cancer, testing should be done every six months.
There are no contraindications to testing.
Course of testing
Test price list
| Breast ultrasound scan |
PLN 300 |
| Gynecological consultation, including ultrasound scan |
PLN 350 |
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