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Does a breast ultrasound have any risks?
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Not likely: Relying on very high frequency sound waves to penetrate and reflect from the tissues in the body, ultrasound is considered essentially safe. However, as with all things, there is wisdom in moderation.
Answered 1/13/2013
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No: Ultrasound uses sound waves to look inside the body (like sonar). It does not expose you to radiation like xrays and ct scans. A breast ultrasound should be a painless test.
Answered 6/9/2017
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There: are no known risks after more than 40 years of clinical experience.
Answered 11/28/2017
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