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Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Investigation of a Focal Liver Nodule
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Summary

This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for ‘Investigation of a focal liver nodule.’ The emphasis of the pathway is to direct the reader to a more appropriate algorithm, based on the assessment of patient risk factors.

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Update

This pathway was last reviewed in April 2009.

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The relative radiation level of each imaging investigation is displayed in the pop up box.

  SYMBOL RRL EFFECTIVE DOSE RANGE
  None 0
  Minimal < 1 millisieverts
  Low 1-5mSv
  Medium 5-10 mSv
  High >10 mSv

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