El ultrasonido de mama

A breast ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of your breast tissue. This test is sometimes used as a screening, along with a Mamograma, to help get a closer look at a spot seen on a mammogram or to check a breast lump.

Tipos de ecografías mamarias:

Ultrasonido de mano

A handheld breast ultrasound uses a small wand called a transducer to look at a specific breast area. This type of ultrasound is often performed as a follow-up to a mammogram or when you have breast symptoms, such as a lump, nipple changes or localized breast pain. 

Ultrasonido automatizado de detección de mama completa (ABUS)

ABUS is a type of breast ultrasound that provides images of the entire breast using three sweeps from a large transducer. Select locations may offer as part of your annual screening if you have dense breast tissue or have breast symptoms that affect the whole breast.