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The choice is driven not only by the advantages of each imaging technique but also by local expertise or the preferred imaging modality in the center. This step is followed by staging, follow-up, and\/or imaging-guided excision or biopsy, which is performed in selected cases in order to obtain anatomopathological confirmation. In the presence of features suggestive of malignancy or causing hemodynamic impairment, a transvenous biopsy is essential before the more complex imaging modalities (which are still relevant in the staging process). Using a structured imaging approach, it is possible to reach an appropriate diagnosis without a biopsy. Frequently, these imaging techniques have a complementary role, so an integrated imaging approach is recommended. 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