Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonogram, involves exposing the breast to high-frequency sound waves.  A computer then calculates the distance to the reflecting or absorbing surface and then produces a two or three-dimensional image of the internal structures of the breast.  Ultrasound exams do not use x-rays.  Breast ultrasounds are one of the tools used to find breast cancer .  Another tool used to find breast cancer is the mammogram . A video showing a breast ultrasound can be viewed here.

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Q: What is a breast ultrasound (sonogram)?

A:

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonogram, involves exposing the breast to high-frequency sound waves.  A computer then calculates the distance to the reflecting or absorbing surface and then produces a two or three-dimensional image of the internal structures of the breast.  Ultrasound exams do not use x-rays. 

Breast ultrasounds are one of the tools used to find breast cancer.  Another tool used to find breast cancer is the mammogram.

A video showing a breast ultrasound can be viewed here.


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