Fluctuation imaging for liver hemangioma diagnosis
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This study tests a new ultrasound technique called fluctuation imaging to see if it can accurately diagnose hepatic hemangiomas (a common type of non-cancerous liver tumor). If you have a liver spot detected on an ultrasound, this study may help confirm what it is without needing a biopsy.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older.
- You have a liver spot (at least 1 cm) seen on an ultrasound.
- Either the spot's diagnosis is already known through a biopsy or another reliable scan, or it will be confirmed within one month of the study.
- You can hold your breath for at least 5 seconds during the ultrasound.
- The ultrasound image of your liver spot needs to be clear enough for the new technique to work.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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