How is a breast color ultrasound performed?
Sep 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Dapeng
Introduction
Breast color ultrasound is a non-radiative and simple procedure. The patient lies on the bed in a supine position, while the doctor cleans the patient's breast skin and disinfects the ultrasound probe. Then, the doctor applies coupling gel to the patient's breasts and uses the color ultrasound probe to examine various areas of the breast. Finally, the doctor evaluates whether the echo is uniform and whether the blood flow signals are normal based on the ultrasound images.
Breast color ultrasound is a radiation-free and simple procedure commonly used for screening breast diseases. The specific steps are as follows:
1. The patient lies on the bed in a supine position, exposing both breasts, with hands placed on either side of the head.
2. The doctor cleans the patient's breast skin and disinfects the ultrasound probe.
3. The doctor applies coupling gel to the patient's breasts and places the color ultrasound probe onto the breast.
4. Finally, by contacting the breast skin with the ultrasound probe, the doctor examines whether the echogenicity is uniform, whether blood flow signals are normal, and whether there is any axillary lymph node enlargement. The examination usually takes 10–15 minutes.
It is recommended to undergo this procedure at a正规 hospital under the guidance of a qualified physician.
