Ultrasonography Screening for Breast Lesions During Pregnancy and Lactation | ||||
| Sohag Medical Journal | ||||
| Volume 29, Issue 2., 2025, Page 27-35 PDF (875.71 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/smj.2025.367649.1550 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Heba T-Allah gamal ahmed  1; nahla mohamed ali2; mohammed zaki ali2
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| 1Diagnostic Radiology, faculty of Medicine, Sohag university, Sohag, Sohag | ||||
| 2diagnostic and interventional radiology department, medical faculty, sohag university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Breast lesions during pregnancy and lactation present diagnostic challenges due to physiological changes in breast tissue. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive and radiation-free imaging method that is widely used to evaluate breast conditions in this patient group. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonography in screening and diagnosing breast lesions in pregnant and lactating women. Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled 100 pregnant and lactating women referred for breast concerns at the Sohag Oncology Institute from March 2022 to May 2024. Participants underwent bilateral breast ultrasonography, with lesions classified as cystic, solid, or complex. Additional diagnostic procedures, such as mammography and biopsy, were employed when necessary. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.0. Results: The mean age of participants was 28.15 years (SD ± 4.366). Ultrasound findings included abscesses (4%), fibroadenomas (1%), simple cysts (1%), mastitis (1%), and galactoceles (1%). Histopathological analysis confirmed benign conditions in 4% of cases. Most lesions were benign, with ultrasound providing a reliable method for evaluation. Conclusion: Ultrasonography is an effective diagnostic tool for evaluating breast lesions in pregnant and lactating women, offering high accuracy in identifying benign conditions and guiding interventions. Keywords: Ultrasonography, Breast Lesions, Pregnancy, Lactation, Benign Lesions, Mammography. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Ultrasonography; Breast Lesions; Pregnancy; Lactation; Benign Lesions | ||||
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