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At The Women's Imaging Center, our radiologists pride themselves on providing women with comfortable breast ultrasounds in the Denver metro area.

Ultrasound of Breast in CO | Women's Imaging Center

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Ultrasounds

Our specialized, <a href="/about/team" rel="noopener">Colorado radiologists</a> use breast ultrasound to examine masses or changes in breast tissue and arrive at an accurate diagnosis in a timely fashion.&nbsp;

Breast Ultrasound in Colorado

If you need a breast ultrasound in Denver, you have come to the right place. With decades of experience and specialization, our staff performs the highest quality breast screening and diagnostic mammography to distinguish normal anatomy from subtle tissue changes to improve your detection and avoid unnecessary callback or discomfort. 

Find a Breast Ultrasound Near Me

Ultrasound is a radiology imaging technology that uses sound waves to visualize lumps, masses, or changes in the breast. These high-frequency sound waves enter the body through a wand known as a transducer and then echo off of tissues to produce an image, or sonogram. Specialized radiologists can interpret these images to distinguish various findings, looking for changes such as masses or a slight pulling of the tissue called architectural distortion. Many of the findings we see on a breast ultrasound are too small or too deep to be felt on examination.
Getting a regular screening mammography offers women the best chance of finding early changes on a mammogram before they can be felt during a clinical or breast self-examination (BSE). If a mass is found on a screening mammogram, then diagnostic radiology imaging such as breast ultrasound or a diagnostic mammogram is recommended to get a closer look at a particular area. The appropriate diagnostic imaging tools for next steps will depend on many factors, including:
<ul>
<li>The reason for the exam</li>
<li>The patient&rsquo;s age</li>
<li>Any risk factors such as family history</li>
</ul>

Detect Abnormalities With an Ultrasound of the Breast

Many women have breast lumps that come and go with the menstrual cycle. In these cases, it is reasonable for a premenopausal (before menopause) woman to take a “watch and wait” approach to a non-suspicious finding until after the next menstrual cycle. If the lump does not resolve after the next monthly cycle, then you should seek attention from your physician or dedicated breast imaging center. If you experience serious breast symptoms such as a fixed mass, skin change including thickening redness, nipple inversion, or bloody discharge, you should seek an immediate imaging appointment.

Understanding When Breast Lumps Are Abnormal

Wear loose and comfortable clothing as you will need to undress from the waist up. We will provide a robe for you to wear during the ultrasound exam. You will lie down on the exam table. Before we begin, we will apply a water-soluble gel to your skin.

Before the Ultrasound

We use a wand-like instrument called a transducer to produce images of your breast tissue. Through sound waves, the transducer captures echoes that bounce off deep tissues in the breast, creating pictures. You may experience slight pressure from the wand, but you should not feel pain.

During the Ultrasound

If a breast biopsy is indicated, we will explain the recommended procedure of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, and a medical assistant will go over further details. A Women’s Imaging Center Radiologist will correlate the results with your doctor and coordinate any follow-up.

After the Ultrasound

Breast Ultrasound Specialists Near You

Though a&nbsp;<a href="https://thewomensimagingcenter.com/services/mammogram" rel="noopener">mammogram</a> is often the first preventative imaging exam to look for breast cancer, if the Radiologist finds a nodule or mass on the initial screening mammogram, then a breast ultrasound will be recommended to obtain a better view of the mass to help finalize the results. Here&rsquo;s what to expect if your doctor recommends a breast ultrasound.

What to Expect During a Breast Ultrasound

Breast Ultrasound

The Women’s Imaging Center