3D-echografie van de mamma: minder afhankelijk van onderzoeker

Three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound is a technique, in which almost the entire breast is automatically scanned. Data sets can be stored and reviewed at a later date. This almost completely eliminates the subjective character of conventional ultrasound, enabling a more reliable review and follow-up. 3-D ultrasound can be implemented in daily radiological practice and could possibly be used in population screening programmes for breast cancer.

Conflict of interest: none declared. Financial support for this article: the institute for which M.D.F. de Jong works was lent 3-D ultrasound equipment for 6 months by Siemens Medical Systems.