Book your USG Bilateral Breast scan at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, which is an NABL- and NABH-certified diagnostic laboratory offering all walks of Radiology and Pathology services. Advanced breast ultrasound imaging offers accurate evaluation for early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of a variety of breast findings. Our highly qualified radiologists provide safe, accurate, and patient-centred imaging services for timely diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

About USG Bilateral Breast

A USG Bilateral Breast is an examination using ultrasound technology that is performed on both breasts and, if necessary, the axillary (underarm) lymph nodes. It uses high-frequency sound waves to get a detailed real-time image of breast tissue and aid in detecting abnormalities like cysts, fibroadenomas, infections, abscesses, and solid breast masses.

For women with dense breast tissue, young women, women who are breastfeeding, and pregnant women, breast ultrasound can also be used to give more information to a physician who has ordered a mammogram for these women as part of further evaluation of breast abnormalities. Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy adopts cutting-edge ultrasound systems, providing excellent breast imaging and diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.

What is a USG Bilateral Breast Scan?

A USG Bilateral Breast scan is a procedure that is performed using high-frequency sound waves to provide detailed images of both breasts without radiation. It helps differentiate fluid-filled cysts from solid masses and can give information on the type, size, shape, and location of breast masses. The exam is painless, nonsurgical, and safe for women of any age.

Purpose of USG Bilateral Breast

1. Evaluation of breast lumps

• Assesses palpable breast lumps or nodules
• Differentiates cystic lesions from solid masses
• Evaluates benign and suspicious breast lesions

2. Investigation of breast pain

• Identifies possible causes of persistent or localized breast pain
• Detects inflammatory changes, cysts, or abscesses

3. Assessment of nipple abnormalities

• Evaluates nipple discharge when clinically indicated
• Assesses abnormalities involving the nipple and surrounding tissues

4. Breast cancer evaluation

• Assesses suspicious findings detected during clinical examination or mammography
• Evaluates lesion size, margins, and vascularity
• Examines axillary lymph nodes when required

5. Monitoring known breast lesions

• Follows benign breast nodules and cysts over time
• Evaluates post-treatment or post-surgical changes
• Assesses selected breast implant-related complications

6. Image-guided procedures

• Guides fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), core needle biopsy, cyst aspiration, and localization procedures
• Improves procedural accuracy and sample collection

Conditions Commonly Evaluated

• Breast cysts
• Fibroadenomas
• Fibrocystic breast changes
• Mastitis
• Breast abscesses
• Benign breast tumors
• Suspicious breast masses
• Breast cancer
• Fat necrosis
• Enlarged axillary lymph nodes
• Post-surgical breast changes

Benefits of USG Bilateral Breast

• Non-invasive and painless
• No radiation exposure
• Safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Excellent for evaluating dense breast tissue
• Differentiates cystic and solid breast lesions
• Provides real-time imaging for image-guided procedures
• Complements mammography for comprehensive breast assessment

Risks and Limitations

Safety

• Ultrasound is extremely safe and does not use ionizing radiation.
• It is suitable for women of all ages, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Limitations

• Breast ultrasound is not a replacement for mammography in routine breast cancer screening.
• Tiny calcifications may not be visible on ultrasound.
• Additional imaging, such as mammography, breast MRI, or biopsy, may be recommended depending on the findings.

Conclusion

USG Bilateral breast ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive, and very useful imaging technique for the investigation of breast lumps, cysts, infections, benign tumors, and suspicious breast lesions. It is important to help diagnose breast conditions, and also to monitor known conditions and assist in minimally invasive procedures like FNAC and biopsy. Breast ultrasound is a non-invasive and important method for clinical diagnosis, providing good visualization of the soft tissue, and does not involve any radiation exposure, thus complementing breast clinical examination and mammography to ensure accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.