A breast sonogram, or ultrasound, uses sound waves (not radiation) to form a picture of breast tissue. The resulting picture is called an ultrasound, sonogram or echogram.
Patient Advice
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Breast Sonogram/Ultrasound Preparation:
“Try not to have stress: This is an easy, painless procedure.”
During a Breast Sonogram/Ultrasound:
“Do not hesitate to ask the doctor or healthcare provider any questions, and keep asking a question — in different ways — until you understand the answer.”
