Common questions about Breast Ultrasound (Sonography)
Hypoechoic Lesion
Hypoechoic lesions usually indicate lower tissue density, which could be fluid or low-density tissue, commonly seen in cysts or fluid accumulations.
Hyperechoic Lesion
Hyperechoic lesions usually indicate higher tissue density, which could be fat, calcifications, or fibrous tissue, commonly seen in calcified spots or lipomas.
Fibrocystic Changes
Fibrocystic changes are benign alterations in breast tissue, often accompanied by pain that worsens before menstruation and improves afterward.
Cyst
Cysts are fluid-filled sac-like structures that are usually benign but may need monitoring to rule out malignancy.
Fibroadenoma
Fibroadenomas are benign tumors within the breast, typically painless and movable, most common in young women.
