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

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 Kumamoto

国保水俣市立総合医療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

熊本県 水俣市天神町1-2-1

肥薩おれんじ鉄道「水俣駅」より徒歩約15分(タクシー約5分)、またはみなくるバス「総合医療センター」バス停下車すぐ

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
脳ドックレディースドック肺がんCT検診
医療法人社団岡山会 九州記念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

熊本県 熊本市中央区水前寺公園3-38

熊本市電「水前寺公園」停または「国府」停より徒歩3分

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCT乳腺エコー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+4
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可宿泊ドックあり
医療法人春水会 山鹿中央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

熊本県 山鹿市山鹿1000

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+7
土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり健保補助対応
胃がん検診
国保水俣市立総合医療センター内 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

熊本県 水俣市天神町1-2-1

肥薩おれんじ鉄道 水俣駅より徒歩約15分、またはみなくるバス「総合医療センター」バス停下車すぐ

病院健保連契約
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
脳ドックレディースドック肺がんCT検診

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

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

Where can I get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Kumamoto?
Kumamoto has 4 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?
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.