4D Breast Ultrasound

Istanbul

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed March 24, 2026

4D Breast Ultrasound in Istanbul is available at 3 hospitals in the Voumed network.

4D breast ultrasound, also known as automated breast volumetric scanning, is an imaging method that supports the diagnosis of breast cancer. Unlike a hand-held ultrasound, it uses a dedicated probe that moves automatically across the breast to capture the whole organ as a complete three-dimensional volume. It is mainly used alongside mammography, especially for women with dense breast tissue, where a denser background can hide lesions on a standard mammogram. The examination is comfortable, non-invasive and free of ionising radiation, making it a valuable additional layer in breast screening and assessment.

At a glance

Type: automated three-dimensional ultrasound of the breast
Used for: complementing mammography, especially in dense breast tissue
Key benefit: captures the whole breast as a 3D volume that can be reviewed later
Radiation: none, it uses sound waves rather than X-rays
Where it is used: accredited breast-imaging and screening centres abroad

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