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Indications for breast ultrasound

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 06.07.2025

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Indications for ultrasound examination of mammary glands

Differential diagnostics of cysts and solid formations detected by palpation and X-ray mammography.
Examination of radiologically dense mammary glands.
Examination of the mammary glands in pregnant and lactating mothers.
Examination of the mammary glands in women under 30 years of age.
Examination of the mammary glands in children and adolescents of both sexes.
Examination of the mammary glands during the acute period of injury or inflammation.
Assessment of the condition of silicone breast prostheses.
Ultrasound guidance for puncture biopsy of palpable and non-palpable lesions in the mammary glands and surrounding tissues.
Examination of the mammary glands in men.
Evaluation of unexplained masses in the mammary glands.
As an adjunct to X-ray mammography in a group of premenopausal women.
As a supplement to X-ray mammography in case of ambiguous X-ray findings.

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