Stereoscopic images of breast tumors using 3D real-time tissue elastography.

Purpose: This study aimed at evaluating the usefulness of 3D real-time tissue elastography (RTE) images for diagnosing breast tumors.

Methods: A total of 166 breast tumor patients who underwent conventional ultrasound and 2D and 3D RTE examinations were retrospectively analyzed. The 3D RTE images were divided into three types according to the occupancy of blue contrast images.