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[Sinusoidal abnormalities of the liver: MR imaging features]
F Cognet1, M Dranssart, J P Cercueil
1Service d'Imagerie Diagnostique et Thérapeutique, Le Bocage, 21034 Dijon, France. francois.cognet@chu-dijon.fr
Journal De Radiologie
|June 14, 2002
Summary
This review highlights Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging features of liver sinusoidal lesions. Advanced MR techniques aid in diagnosing conditions like Budd-Chiari disease and peliosis, improving liver assessment.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Hepatology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Sinusoidal liver lesions present diagnostic challenges.
- Pathologic examination is the gold standard for diagnosis.
- Various conditions manifest as sinusoidal abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging features of liver sinusoidal lesions.
- To correlate MR findings with specific liver diseases.
- To emphasize the role of advanced MR in diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Review of MR imaging characteristics in sinusoidal liver lesions.
- Discussion of fast multi-slice acquisitions.
- Analysis of dynamic contrast-enhanced liver imaging.
Main Results:
- MR imaging reveals distinct features for various sinusoidal lesions.
- Dynamic enhancement aids in differentiating parenchymal and vascular components.
- MR findings can suggest diagnoses such as veno-occlusive disease, Budd-Chiari disease, peliosis, hepato-portal sclerosis, and portal intra-sinusoidal thrombosis.
Conclusions:
- Advanced MR imaging is effective for evaluating liver sinusoidal lesions.
- Fast, dynamic MR techniques improve diagnostic efficiency.
- MR imaging complements pathologic examination in diagnosing liver sinusoidal abnormalities.