Ultrasound imaging of the lactating breast: methodology and application

doi:10.1186/1746-4358-4-4

International Breastfeeding Journal

Volume 4

Viewing options:

Abstract
Full text
PDF (2.9MB)
Additional files

Associated material:

Related literature:

Articles citing this article
on BioMed Central
on Google Scholar
on PubMed Central
Other articles by authors
on Google Scholar

Geddes DT

on PubMed

Geddes DT
Related articles/pages
on Google

on Google Scholar

on PubMed

Tools:

Post to:

Review

Ultrasound imaging of the lactating breast: methodology and application

Donna T Geddes

Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Western Australia, Australia

author email corresponding author email

International Breastfeeding Journal 2009, 4:4doi:10.1186/1746-4358-4-4


Published:	29 April 2009

Abstract

Ultrasound imaging has been used extensively to detect abnormalities of the non-lactating breast. In contrast, the use of ultrasound for the investigation of pathology of the lactating breast is limited. Recent studies have re-examined the anatomy of the lactating breast highlighting features unique to this phase of breast development. These features should be taken into consideration along with knowledge of common lactation pathologies in order to make an accurate diagnosis when examining the lactating breast. Scanning techniques and ultrasound appearances of the normal lactating breast will be contrasted to those of the non-lactating breast. In addition ultrasound characteristics of common pathologies encountered during lactation will be described.