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How Can A Breast Ultrasound Tell If A Cyst Is Fluid Filled Or Solid?
Breast ultrasound uses sound waves that cannot be heard by humans to look at the breast.
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Alternative Names
Ultrasonography of the breast; Sonogram of the breast
How the test is performed
You will be asked to undress from the waist up and put on a medical gown. During the test, you will lie on your back on the examining table.
A water-soluble gel is placed on the skin of the breast. A hand-held device (transducer) directs the sound waves to the...
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