The role of ultrasound diagnosis in breast diseases: early detection and early treatment

Nowadays, many women suffer from various gynecological diseases, especially married women who are more prone to breast diseases. Relevant examinations are rarely performed during routine physical examinations. Therefore, there is an examination that is crucial in the diagnosis of breast diseases, which is ultrasound diagnosis.

1. What is Ultrasound Diagnosis?

Ultrasound diagnosis is a medical imaging technology that uses the propagation characteristics of ultrasound in human tissues to transmit ultrasound into the patient's body through a probe, then records and analyzes the reflection of ultrasound in the tissues, and finally generates an image of the tissue structure. This image is used to diagnose and evaluate the patient's disease status.

2. Application scope of ultrasound diagnosis

(1) Obstetrics and gynecology: Ultrasound diagnosis is widely used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It can be used for pregnancy examinations and fetal development monitoring of pregnant women, detection of fetal malformations, amniotic fluid volume, fetal position, etc., assessment of cervical, uterine and ovarian lesions, and guidance of obstetric surgery.

(2) Cardiology: Echocardiography is an important tool for evaluating heart structure and function. It can be used to detect heart valve disease, heart muscle disease, heart dysfunction, etc. It plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

(3) Gastroenterology: Ultrasound examination can be used to detect lesions of digestive organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, etc. It is of great value in the diagnosis and evaluation of liver diseases, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, intestinal diseases, etc.

(4) Urology: Ultrasound examination is commonly used in the field of urology to evaluate the structure and function of organs such as the kidneys, bladder, and prostate, and to detect diseases such as kidney stones, renal cysts, and urinary system tumors.

(5) Breast Department: Ultrasonic breast examination can be used to detect breast diseases such as breast lumps, cysts, and mastitis, and plays an important role in the early screening and diagnosis of breast cancer.

3. Clinical role of ultrasound diagnosis in breast diseases

(1) Early screening and diagnosis: Ultrasound breast examination is a radiation-free, non-invasive examination method suitable for early screening of diseases such as breast cancer. Ultrasound can clearly display the structure of breast tissue, detect and evaluate abnormalities such as breast cysts and lumps, and help to detect and diagnose potential breast diseases at an early stage.

(2) Characterization and location of lesions: Ultrasonic breast examination can help doctors characterize and locate lesions such as breast lumps and cysts, including judging the benign or malignant nature of the lesions, determining their location and size, and providing important reference for further diagnosis and treatment.

(3) Guided biopsy: For suspicious breast lumps or other lesions, ultrasound can provide good guidance to guide doctors to perform biopsy or needle aspiration. Through ultrasound guidance, the location of the lesion can be accurately located, the accuracy and safety of the puncture can be improved, and the discomfort and complications of the examination can be reduced.

4. What are the advantages of ultrasound diagnosis in breast diseases?

(1) No radiation: Ultrasound diagnosis is a radiation-free examination method. Compared with radiation examinations such as X-ray photography, it does not cause radiation hazards to patients. It is especially suitable for special groups such as pregnant women, breastfeeding women and young women.

(2) Non-invasive: Ultrasound examination does not require puncture or incision of the skin. The examination can be completed by simply placing the probe gently on the surface of the breast. Therefore, it is non-invasive and will not cause pain or discomfort to the patient.

(3) Clearly display the breast tissue structure: Ultrasound can clearly display the internal structure of breast tissue, including breast parenchyma, adipose tissue, breast ducts, etc., which helps doctors to accurately evaluate the morphology, size, and location of breast lesions.

(4) Good soft tissue resolution: Ultrasound has good soft tissue resolution and can clearly show abnormalities such as cysts and lumps in the breast, which helps doctors to identify and locate lesions.

(5) Real-time observation: Ultrasound examination is a real-time examination method. Doctors can observe the interaction between ultrasound and breast tissue on the screen in real time, which helps to detect and evaluate lesions.

5. Summary

The clinical role of ultrasound diagnosis in breast diseases is very important. It can help doctors detect, locate and diagnose breast lesions at an early stage, guide the formulation and evaluation of treatment plans, and improve patients' diagnosis and treatment effects and quality of life.

Author: Yang Quanyao Jiange County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital