A system to aid in ultrasound scanning of breast tissue includes a fabric
covering, which is adapted to hold the breast tissue in place during
scanning, an ultrasonic coupling agent applied to one of the covering or
the breast tissue, and a lenticular-shaped pad to cover the nipple of the
breast tissue. The pad is placed beneath and held in place by the fabric
covering, and the covering is capable of absorbing the coupling agent and
conducting ultrasonic energy with minimal interference.