3D Ultrasound image segmentation: A Survey
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Title: 3D Ultrasound Image Segmentation: A Survey

Section 1: Introduction
Description 1: This section should introduce the necessity of image segmentation, the challenges of interpreting ultrasound images, and the significance of 3D ultrasound segmentation in medical applications.

Section 2: Clinical Applications as a Taxonomy
Description 2: This section categorizes 3D ultrasound image segmentation methods based on their medical and clinical applications.

Section 3: Prostate Cancer
Description 3: This section reviews various techniques and methods used for the segmentation of prostate cancer in 3D ultrasound images.

Section 4: Breast Cancer
Description 4: This section details different approaches to breast cancer segmentation using 3D ultrasound imaging.

Section 5: Needle
Description 5: This section discusses the segmentation of needles in 3D ultrasound data, particularly for procedures like prostate brachytherapy.

Section 6: Kidney
Description 6: This section explores methods for segmenting kidneys in 3D ultrasound images, including challenges and solutions.

Section 7: Embryo and Fetus
Description 7: This section reviews techniques for segmenting embryonic and fetal structures in 3D ultrasound images.

Section 8: Cardiovascular and Carotid Arteries
Description 8: This section focuses on segmentation methods for cardiovascular structures and carotid arteries in 3D ultrasound images.

Section 9: Miscellaneous Clinical Purposes
Description 9: This section discusses various other clinical applications for 3D ultrasound image segmentation, including less common uses and emerging research.

Section 10: Conclusion
Description 10: This section summarizes the surveyed methods, discusses the progress and future directions in 3D ultrasound image segmentation, and emphasizes the importance of considering image quality and reconstruction algorithms.