European Journal of Radiology
Volume 51 , Pages S9-S17 , June 2004

Characterisation of focal liver lesions with contrast enhanced ultrasonography

Received 1 March 2004 ,Revised 8 March 2004 ,Accepted 15 March 2004.

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PII: S0720-048X(04)00123-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.03.034

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 51 , Pages S9-S17 , June 2004

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