breast sonogram

breast sonogram

an ultrasound test that is used primarily to determine if a mammographic abnormality or a palpable lump is a cyst (fluid-filled) or a solid tumor (benign or malignant). It is also used to examine symptomatic women who should not be exposed to mammographic radiation, such as pregnant women and women under the age of 25.
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When you do return for further testing, you may undergo another mammogram or a breast sonogram (ultrasound).
False-positive mammograms are common: have follow-up tests and don't panic: if you are recalled after a mammogram, don't assume the worst; additional testing of en rules out breast cancer

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