Who Should Have a Breast Ultrasonography?

Breast ultrasound is a risk-free procedure recommended annually for regular checkups in patients younger than 40. It is beneficial for women who have undergone mammography after age 40 to have an ultrasound as a complementary procedure. Mammography alone is sufficient for women with well-filled breast tissue.

Furthermore, performing a breast ultrasound along with mammography for all women can increase breast cancer detection rates to 80-90%. Breast ultrasound is one of the most sensitive methods for distinguishing cysts and lumps in the breast.