Preparation guide

Preparation for breast ultrasound

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How to use this guide

Breast ultrasound usually requires minimal technical preparation. The main points are bringing prior exams and reporting symptoms, surgery, or the painful area.

If there is a mammogram, MRI, biopsy, implant, or a recent palpable change, this should be communicated before the exam begins.

This material summarizes the most common preparation, but the final instruction must always be confirmed with the clinic or the requesting physician.

What is commonly requested for this exam

• Bring previous mammograms, ultrasounds, or biopsy reports if available.
• Inform the clinic about pain, discharge, prior surgery, implants, or a palpable lump.
• Do not forget laterality: right, left, or bilateral symptoms.

Quick checklist

• Confirm whether fasting, water intake, full bladder, empty bladder, or a specific time is required.
• Bring the medical request, ID, insurance information, and related prior exams.
• Do not stop medications on your own.
• Inform the clinic about pregnancy, diabetes, mobility limitation, severe pain, or anticoagulant use.

Useful questions to confirm with the clinic

• Do I need to fast? For how many hours?
• Should I drink water? How much and until when?
• Do I need a full or empty bladder?
• Is there different guidance for children, elderly patients, pregnancy, or diabetes?

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• Obstetric
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Breasts

No prep

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