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'''Contrast-enhanced''' liver ultrasonography is often indicated in cases of focal liver changes, as well as follow-ups of metastases. In Swedish practice, it should be performed within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the supiciousness of cancer.
'''[[Ultrasonography of cirrhosis]]''' is done without IV contrast. In Swedish practice, it should be done within 2 months in suspected cirrhosis.<ref group="notes"name=NU>{{NU Hospital Group}}</ref> In '''abnormal liver function tests''' without pain, a combined '''[[ultrasonography of the bile ducts]]''' and liver is indicated. In Swedish practice, it should be done within 4 to 8 weeks.<ref group="notes" name=NU/> If concurrent pain, consider '''[[Ultrasonography of gallstones]]'''.
==General screening==
