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Characterization of Focal Liver Lesions

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Contrast Media in Ultrasonography

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Quaia, E. et al. (2005). Characterization of Focal Liver Lesions. In: Quaia, E. (eds) Contrast Media in Ultrasonography. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27214-3_11

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