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Article History

Received: 27 January 2025

Accepted: 5 May 2025

First Online: 26 May 2025

Declarations

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: The study received ethical clearance from Debre Markos University CMHS (College of Medicine and Health Sciences) IRERC (Institutional Review and Ethics Review Committee) with Reference: RCSTTD/397/01/17, accredited under ICH-GCP and IORG standards, and our study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all adult participants before their inclusion. The consent process, conducted by the participating health institution, was documented and verified by the radiologist responsible for image collection, ensuring adherence to ethical protocols. No minors were included in the study. No personal identifiers were collected to safeguard privacy, and all ultrasound data were anonymized before analysis. Data integrity was maintained through secure protection systems that were compliant with international standards for medical imaging research. Collaborations with health institutions emphasized accountability and ethical rigor in handling imaging data, with oversight from the ethics committee to ensure full compliance.

: Not applicable. No identifying details, images, or personal information of participants are included in this manuscript. All data were anonymized before analysis, and no individual consent for publication was required.

: The authors declare no competing interests.