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Detection of Focal Liver Lesions

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Quaia, E., Ukmar, M., Cova, M. (2005). Detection 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_12

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