Double scan boosts detection of hidden cancer in neck nodes
NCT ID NCT05389306
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to find small cancer spots in neck lymph nodes of people with nasopharyngeal cancer. Researchers combined MRI scans with a special ultrasound that uses a contrast agent. They aimed to create a better rule for spotting these tiny metastases. 348 patients took part, and the goal was to see how accurate the combined method is.
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Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China
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