With breast ultrasound it is possible to identify breast cysts , i.e. formations of a benign nature, often with liquid or mixed content, and fibroadenomas . This investigation also makes it possible to diagnose the presence of inflamed tissues (as in the case of mastitis or abscesses ) and is important in the early diagnosis of more serious lesions, such as malignant tumors . Breast ultrasound also allows you to view any changes in the lymph nodes of the axillary cables.
In most cases, breast ultrasound is not an alternative to mammography and the two tests are considered complementary. In breast diagnostics, the ultrasound examination is more suitable for evaluating the dense breast tissues (in which the glandular component is prevalent) of young women, which are not always clearly visible on mammography X-rays.