Best time to do breast ultrasound

Waiting for the results of a health test can be stressful and cause anxiety.

However, it is important to note that few breast lumps present a significant health risk.

Cysts do not usually require any further treatment unless they are causing pain or are near breast ducts or blood vessels.

Depending on the doctor, practice, or hospital, the results may be ready the same day or a few days later.

In most cases, these results will go to a family doctor who will call to discuss them or explain them during an office visit.

Other factors that influence how quickly the results are available include:

• the potential risk of symptoms and the need for prompt treatment
• whether the radiologist needs more information to interpret the results
• whether the doctor needs to compare the results to previous ultrasounds or the results of other imaging tests, such as a CT scan or X-ray
• whether the symptoms could be the result of an underlying condition
• whether the facility is delivering the results by email, fax, phone, or post

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