Breast Ultrasound (USG)

What is breast ultrasound?

Breast ultrasound — medically known as sonography, i.e., an ultrasonic (USG) examination of the breasts — is a painless imaging procedure for the breast gland and adjacent lymph nodes. It does not use X-ray radiation, making it suitable for young women and pregnant patients, and can be repeated without concern. Ultrasound clearly visualizes the gland’s structure, distinguishes cysts from solid lesions, and assesses axillary lymph nodes. In our radiology center in Bratislava, the examination is performed by a radiologist specializing in breast diagnostics.

When to have a breast ultrasound

• You have felt a lump or thickening in your breast,
• You experience pain, nipple discharge, or skin changes,
• You have dense glandular tissue and mammography alone is insufficient,
• Breast cancer has occurred in your family,
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding and mammography is not performed,
• You want to check breast implants after augmentation,
• Preventive check-up — especially for women under 40.

Sonography or mammography?

These are not competing examinations; they complement each other. For women under 40, sonography is the primary imaging method for the breasts. From age 40 onwards, every woman is entitled to a screening mammogram covered by insurance every two years; this remains the priority method, with ultrasound serving as an adjunct, for example in cases of dense glandular tissue or when further imaging of a finding is needed. During the examination, we will advise you on how to reasonably schedule both procedures.

How the examination proceeds

The examination takes 15–20 minutes. You lie on your back while the radiologist moves the probe with gel over both breasts and axillary lymph nodes. No special preparation is required, and you do not need a doctor’s referral — you can book directly. You will receive the results and report immediately after the examination, and the doctor will explain the findings in an understandable way; if additional examinations are needed, we will schedule the next steps right away.

Who examines you

Breast sonography at MediRad is led by MUDr. Jitka Chatrnúchová, a certified radiologist who in recent years has focused on comprehensive breast diagnostics — screening, diagnosis, and management of findings.

Price of breast sonography

The price of the examination is 50 € and is final — it includes ultrasound of both breasts and lymph nodes, the radiologist’s report, and consultation of the results. The examination is self-pay; you do not need a voucher or insurance approval.

Breast ultrasound in Bratislava without waiting

We perform examinations at the MediRad center in Bratislava’s BBC5 on Plynárenská (Nivy/Ružinov). Appointments are typically available within a few days; you can book online or by phone. More about prevention and when breast ultrasound makes the most sense can be found in our article Breast Ultrasound: When and Why to Have It.