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

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 Fukushima

(公財)福島県保健衛生協会のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

福島県 福島市方木田字水戸内19-6

各地区センターへは車またはバス利用が主。本部(福島市)は東北自動車道・福島西ICから約15分。

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一般財団法人慈山会医学研究所付属 坪井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

福島県 郡山市安積町長久保1-10-13

JR安積永盛駅より徒歩20分、または郡山駅より無料送迎バス・路線バスが利用可

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

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

Where can I get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Fukushima?
Fukushima 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?
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.