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医療法人協愛会 阿知須共立病院 総合健診センター
認定施設
山口県 山口市阿知須4841-1
JR宇部線 阿知須駅より徒歩2分
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー心電図動脈硬化+2
土曜受診可健保補助対応
脳ドック胃がん検診（経鼻内視鏡）
Health checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Yamaguchi
An examination that uses ultrasound to inspect the inside of the breast. Suitable for younger patients as well.
What Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) can reveal & when to get it
This is an examination that uses ultrasound waves to inspect the internal structure of the breast. Because it involves no radiation exposure and is well-suited for detecting lumps in younger individuals and those with dense breast tissue, it is used as a complement to mammography.
Main conditions it can detect and evaluate
- Breast cancer
- Breast lumps (masses)
- Cysts
- Fibroadenomas
When to consider this test
This is an optional (non-mandated) screening exam. It is particularly useful for younger individuals with well-developed breast tissue and those with dense breasts, and it is sometimes recommended in combination with mammography.
Screening interval: Optional. Combined screening once a year is common (consult your physician).
Benefits
- ○No radiation exposure
- ○Effective at detecting lumps even in dense breast tissue
- ○Can be performed during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Points to note when getting tested
- !Less effective than mammography at detecting microcalcifications
- !Results can vary depending on the skill of the examiner
- !Its value as a standalone screening tool has not been firmly established
Facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Yamaguchi
Tests commonly offered at facilities with Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Yamaguchi
Frequently asked questions about Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Yamaguchi
Where can I get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Yamaguchi?
Yamaguchi has 3 health checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo), of which 3 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) detect?
This is an examination that uses ultrasound waves to inspect the internal structure of the breast. Because it involves no radiation exposure and is well-suited for detecting lumps in younger individuals and those with dense breast tissue, it is used as a complement to mammography. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Breast cancer, Breast lumps (masses), Cysts, Fibroadenomas.
Who should get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo), and how often?
This is an optional (non-mandated) screening exam. It is particularly useful for younger individuals with well-developed breast tissue and those with dense breasts, and it is sometimes recommended in combination with mammography. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Optional. Combined screening once a year is common (consult your physician).. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.
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