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Health checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Okinawa

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 Okinawa

医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院 総合健康管理センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院総合健康管理センター

医療法人おもと会 大浜第一病院 総合健康管理センター

認定施設

沖縄県 那覇市天久1000

第一天久バス停より徒歩3分(〒900-0005 沖縄県那覇市天久1000番地)

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー+9
土曜受診可駐車場あり送迎あり健保補助対応
医療法人沖縄徳洲会 石垣島徳洲会病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

沖縄県 石垣市大浜字南大浜446-1

路線バス案内を参照

病院ドック学会
バリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん心電図+5
脳ドック乳がん検診セット
一般社団法人中部地区医師会検診センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

沖縄県 中頭郡北谷町字宮城1-584

那覇バスターミナルより路線バス(20・120番)伊平バス停下車、徒歩3分

ドック学会
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骨密度+2
胃がん検診大腸がん検診肺がん検診

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Frequently asked questions about Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Okinawa

Where can I get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Okinawa?
Okinawa has 5 health checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo), of which 5 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.