Better ultrasound imaging with contrast before biopsy
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new, detailed ultrasound technique that uses a contrast agent (called Definity) to get clearer images of a suspicious area before a biopsy. It may help doctors better see the blood flow in the lesion, which could improve diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had an ultrasound at the University of North Carolina.
- You are scheduled for a biopsy.
- The ultrasound showed a suspicious area (lesion).
- You are not allergic to sulfur hexafluoride or any ingredient in the contrast agent Definity.
- You do not have serious heart disease, such as severe heart failure, unstable angina, serious arrhythmia, recent heart attack, or pulmonary hypertension.
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