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Magnetic resonance imaging of the liver: a review

Vasco Herédia1, Ersan Altun, Miguel Ramalho

  • 1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Radiology, CB# 7510, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA +1 919 966 4400 ; +1 919 966 9143 ; richsem@med.unc.edu.

Expert Opinion on Medical Diagnostics
|March 16, 2013
PubMed

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This review covers liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols, contrast agents, and disease detection. Liver MRI offers superior accuracy for diagnosing liver conditions using advanced imaging techniques.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Liver magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for diagnosing liver diseases.
  • Optimizing MRI protocols enhances diagnostic accuracy.
  • Intravenous contrast agents improve lesion conspicuity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review essential aspects of liver MRI.
  • To discuss protocols, contrast use, and disease detection.
  • To highlight advancements and challenges in 3.0T liver imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on liver MRI.
  • Discussion of fast scanning techniques for improved image quality.
  • Analysis of MRI's role in detecting and characterizing liver diseases.

Main Results:

  • Liver MRI utilizes fast scanning techniques for optimal image quality and reproducibility.
  • MRI is the most accurate modality for detecting and characterizing diffuse and focal liver disease.
  • 3.0T liver imaging presents specific advantages and challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Liver MRI is a highly accurate imaging modality for liver disease.
  • Adherence to optimized protocols and contrast administration is key.
  • Future research should focus on the potential and limitations of 3.0T MRI.

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