Fabrication and evaluation of breast tissue equivalent phantoms for image quality assessment in ultrasound imaging.

Introduction: Phantom materials with tissue-equivalent physical properties that require regular evaluation using patented phantoms are essential for medical device quality assurance programs. This study evaluated phantom materials for tissue equivalence and their use in image quality assessment for breast ultrasound scanner performance testing using two custom-made phantoms.

Methods: Two types of phantoms were developed: phantoms A and B.