I was wondering what is the difference between a Ultrasound and a fibroscan.
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Fibroscan is a specialized ultrasound that measures liver stiffness and fat content. It doesn't make images of the tissues the way a traditional machine does. Normal ultrasound doesn't measure fibrosis so they give different kinds of information.
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