Magnetic resonance elastography of liver

Sudhakar Kundapur Venkatesh; Richard L. Ehman

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2014.05.001

Magnetic resonance elastography of liver

Sudhakar Kundapur Venkatesh, Richard L. Ehman

Radiology

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) assesses tissue stiffness invivo by imaging propagating shear waves through the tissues and processing the wave information. MRE is a robust technology with excellent technical success; is applicable in almost all patients and body habitus; and has excellent reproducibility, repeatability, and interobserver agreement for assessing liver stiffness. It is currently the most accurate noninvasive technique for detection and staging of liver fibrosis and has the potential to replace liver biopsy. This article describes the principles and technique of MRE, current clinical applications, and emerging clinical indications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	433-446
Number of pages	14
Journal	Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2014.05.001
State	Published - Aug 2014

Keywords

Chronic liver diseases
Cirrhosis
Diffuse liver diseases
Focal lesions
Liver fibrosis
MR elastography

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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