Ultrasound (sonography)

Alongside mammography, sonography is one of the most important methods of breast examination. This examination does not involve exposure to radiation.

Ultrasound is used to further clarify abnormal findings found in the mammogram, as this method can be used to distinguish benign findings (e.g. cysts) from malignant masses (breast cancer).

Ultrasound is also recommended as an additional examination to mammography if the latter is only of limited value due to a high density of breast tissue.

During the ultrasound, the patient lies on her back. The examiner uses an ultrasound probe to examine the entire breast without any gaps while applying moderate compression.

This examination is usually well tolerated.