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Indications for ultrasound of the mammary glands

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024

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Indications for ultrasound of the mammary glands

Differential diagnosis of cysts and solid formations revealed by palpation and X-ray mammography.
Examination of radiographically dense mammary glands.
Examination of mammary glands in pregnant and lactating mothers.
Examination of mammary glands in women under 30 years.
Examination of mammary glands in children and adolescents of both sexes.
Examination of mammary glands in the acute period of trauma or inflammation.
Evaluation of the state of silicone prostheses of mammary glands.
Ultrasonic monitoring with puncture biopsy of palpable and non-palpable formations in the mammary glands and surrounding tissues.
Examination of mammary glands in men.
Evaluation of seals of unknown etiology in the mammary glands.
As an adjunct to X-ray mammography in a group of premenopausal women.
As an addition to the X-ray mammography, with ambiguous radiographic findings.

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