イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Kagoshima
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 Kagoshima
イメージイメージ認定施設
鹿児島県 奄美市名瀬朝日町28-1
〒894-0061 鹿児島県奄美市名瀬朝日町28-1（奄美大島）。送迎バスあり（奄美本島全域対応）
病院ドック学会
腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がんPSA+3
土曜受診可日曜受診可送迎あり
イメージ鹿児島県 鹿児島市与次郎1-13-1
市営バス27番線「厚生連病院前」下車（鹿児島中央駅から約26分）または市営バス16番線「共月亭前」下車 徒歩5分
病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRI乳腺エコー+3
巡回健診あり健保補助対応
巡回健診肺がんCT検診
イメージ認定施設
鹿児島県 霧島市隼人町松永3320
隼人駅より車で15分 鹿児島空港より車で15分 九
病院ドック学会
胃カメラCTMRIPETマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+9
女性専用日あり
PETドック
イメージ鹿児島県 霧島市国分中央1丁目25番70号
国分駅から徒歩8分 約650m 詳しくはこちら 活
病院健保連契約
バリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコーPSA肺CT+1
Web予約可健保補助対応
日帰り人間ドック
Tests commonly offered at facilities with Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Kagoshima
Frequently asked questions about Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Kagoshima
Where can I get Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo) in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima has 5 health checkup facilities offering Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo), of which 4 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.
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