Ultrasound of the breast is used predominately to differentiate cysts from solid masses. Cystic lesions are overwhelmingly benign in nature. Ultrasound has been found to be extremely accurate in ...

Only five of the 19 (27%) tumors were classified correctly by conventional ultrasound. Thirteen lesions (68%) could not be differentiated and one mass (5% ... showed small cystic areas at the ...

Diagnosis often involves imaging studies such as ultrasound, which can distinguish between fluid-filled cysts and solid masses. If a cyst is symptomatic or causing discomfort, it may be drained ...