DIAGNOSIS METHOD AND ULTRASOUND INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM THEREFOR

摘要

A method and system for screening and/or diagnosing a tumor in a subject breast using ultrasonically obtained image information is described. A user interface displays a three-dimensional view of the tumor suspended within a three-dimensional semitransparent view of a breast, the tumor suspended at a position corresponding to the actual position of the tumor inside the breast. A larger, close-up view of the tumor is also provided that a user can manipulate (e.g., rotate, enlarge, etc.) for clearer analysis. A semi-transparent view of the opposing breast is placed adjacent to the semi-transparent view of the subject breast in a manner that reflects the actual positioning of the breasts on the patient's body, or in a manner that emulates a mammogram-like view of the breasts. Alternatively or in conjunction therewith, the user interface displays an animated sequence of ultrasound slices including a highlighted visual indicator of the tumor and an iconic probe position indicator synchronized with the animated sequence.