3D Automated Breast Volume Sonography

Veronika Gazhonova, MD, PhD, is a consultant and chief ultrasound specialist at the United Hospital and Policlinic, Moscow, Russia and Professor of Radiology and Chief Radiology Chair in the Postgraduate Medical Education & Research Center, President Medical Center, Moscow. Her areas of clinical interest are innovations in breast ultrasonography, including 3D US, sonoelastography, US-guided procedures, and contrast US. She has previously published five books as well as more than 100 articles in Russian journals and 19 publications available via ResearchGate. Dr. Gazhonova is a member of the Russian Association of Radiology (RAR), the European Society of Radiology (since 1991), and the Russian Association of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (RAUMB).

Introduction.- The history of the appearance and development of the automatic whole breast sonography (3D ABVS).- Current state of the 3D ABVS.- 3D ABVS Technique on ACUSON S2000 ABVS.-   Clinical application of 3D ABVS for breast studies.- Normal breast.-Fibroadenoma.-  Breast cystic disease.- Breast cancer.-  Male breast.- Mastitis.- Implants.- Breast scar deformity.- Limitations and artifacts.- Conclusion.