When is a breast ultrasound screening a good idea?

Ultrasound is a safe, radiation-free imaging tool that uses sound waves instead of radiation to visualize the structural details of the breast tissue. This provides us with an opportunity to take a proactive approach with our breast health. It can assist your doctor in evaluating causes of pain, swelling, a lump, or abnormal findings found by other tests such as a mammogram or thermogram.

 

If a lump is present in the breast, it can visualize whether it appears to be benign, such as a fluid-filled cyst, enlarged lymph node, fatty lipoma or fibroadenoma, or if it presents with more suspicious characteristics. Ultrasound gives you and your doctor more insight and confidence in deciding any next steps needed for your personalized health care.​

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​All ultrasound services include:

• Imaging session with an experienced Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

• Interpretation by board-certified radiologists

• Results shared directly with you and/or your doctor

• Copy of your images on disc for convenience

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Results are typically available within 1-2 weeks of your exam. This is a self-pay screening service, so a doctor's prescription/order for breast ultrasound is not required. You can utilize this service any time, as often as you'd like.

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Breast Screening Options:​​

• Breast Ultrasound, Bilateral 

  • Includes examination of both breasts and underarms, checking for lumps, fibroids, cysts, enlarged lymph nodes, increased vascularities and more.​

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• Breast Ultrasound, Unilateral  

  • Includes examination of one breast and its corresponding underarm, checking for lumps, fibroids, cysts, enlarged lymph nodes, increased vascularities and more.

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Other Screening Options:

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• Abdominal Ultrasound, Complete

  • Thorough examination of the abdomen (stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder), a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. Does not include the pelvic/groin region.​

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• Abdominal Ultrasound, Limited

  • Thorough examination of one or more organs in the abdomen, such as the liver/gallbladder, a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images.​

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• Thyroid Ultrasound

  • Thorough examination of the thyroid to check for enlargement, nodules and more, a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. ​

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• Carotid Artery Ultrasound

  • Thorough examination to check both carotid arteries for blockage or narrowing that can increase stroke potential, a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. ​

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• Renal (Kidneys) Ultrasound

  • Thorough examination of both kidneys to check for abnormalities, cysts or stones and bladder, a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. ​

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• Pelvic Ultrasound

  • Thorough examination of the pelvic region (transabdominal only; if you need a transvaginal pelvic sonogram, contact your provider for referral), a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. ​

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• Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA)

  • Recommended for anyone with one of the following risk factors: 1) older than 65, 2) history of smoking, 3) family history of aortic aneurysm or AAA.​

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• Superficial Mass Ultrasound

  • Thorough examination of any palpable lump or mass on the body, a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. ​

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• Testicular Ultrasound

  • Thorough examination to check for abnormalities in the testicular region, a copy of the radiologist report and a disc with images. ​