イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Ehime
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 Ehime
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イメージ愛媛県 松山市味酒町1-10-5
伊予鉄大手町駅より徒歩約5分(本部)
イメージ愛媛県 西条市大町739番地
JR予讃線 伊予西条駅より東へ約400m・徒歩約5分
イメージ愛媛県 松山市高砂町2丁目3番1号
伊予鉄城北線 高砂町電停より徒歩1分
イメージ愛媛県 松山市高砂町2-3-1
伊予鉄城北線 高砂町電停より徒歩1分
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イメージ愛媛県 松山市味酒町1-10-5
伊予鉄大手町駅より徒歩約5分(本部)