Ultrasound imaging methods for detecting cancer return after liver surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two different ultrasound imaging techniques to see which one is better at detecting whether liver cancer has come back after surgery. If you've had liver cancer surgery and now have a new spot on your liver, this trial may help doctors diagnose it more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You previously had liver cancer surgery or ablation (heat treatment to destroy the cancer)
- You now have a newly developed spot or lesion in your liver
- You had a complete contrast-enhanced ultrasound scan (ultrasound with special dye injected) within the past two weeks, with good-quality images saved
- Your new liver lesion has a clear diagnosis from a biopsy (tissue sample) or imaging findings
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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