Breast ultrasound
A breast ultrasound complements a mammogram and makes it possible to qualify the nature of a lesion observed in order to confirm a diagnosis. It also makes it possible to observe certain breast structures that a mammogram can’t capture.
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Preparing for the ExaminationBreast ultrasound is most often used for:
- Determining the nature (liquid or solid) of masses felt during palpation or of an image qualified as abnormal (uncertain) in a mammogram.
- Replacing a mammogram for women who are breast-feeding or of child-bearing age (under 35 years old). In those cases, a mammogram is done only at the request of the radiologist.
- Replacing a mammogram when it is contraindicated during pregnancy
- Visually guiding a physician when taking a tissue sample during a breast biopsy.
Preparing for the Examination
No preparation is required before a breast ultrasound. However, we will ask you to avoid using body lotion and perfume, so as not to alter the quality of the images.
A medical prescription is required to perform this examination. The cost of this examination is covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) at Imagix.
If your health care professional has prescribed this test for you or you have any questions, please call us at 1-833-590-2715.
