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

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

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 Shiga

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市立野洲病院

認定施設

滋賀県野洲市小篠原1094

病院ドック学会

胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+8

土曜受診可日曜受診可

脳ドック乳がん検診

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医療法人社団仁生会　甲南病院

滋賀県甲賀市甲南町葛木958

病院健保連契約

胃カメラバリウムMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー眼底検査+1

土曜受診可

脳ドック心臓ドック乳がん検診

Tests commonly offered at facilities with Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Shiga

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)2 Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)2 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)2 Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)2 Fundoscopy (Eye Fundus Examination)2 Electrocardiogram (ECG)2

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

Where can I get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Shiga?

Shiga has 2 health checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo), of which 1 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?

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.