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  • Gerontology
  • Radiology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases

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  • Sarcopenia is characterized by decreased skeletal muscle mass and strength, leading to reduced quality of life, increased disability, and mortality.
  • The clinical significance of sarcopenia is gaining attention, necessitating effective diagnostic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on sarcopenia, including its pathophysiology and clinical implications.
  • To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various imaging modalities for sarcopenia assessment.
  • To discuss controversies and the need for standardization in sarcopenia diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on sarcopenia and its evaluation.
  • Focus on body composition imaging modalities: whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Main Results:

  • Imaging tools for sarcopenia evaluation have advanced significantly.
  • Whole-body DXA, CT, and MRI are key modalities for assessing body composition in sarcopenia.
  • Lack of consensus on disease definition, imaging methods, and diagnostic criteria complicates diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists must be aware of sarcopenia and its clinical impact.
  • Standardization of sarcopenia definition, imaging techniques, and diagnostic cutoffs is crucial for consistent clinical practice.
  • Further research is needed to establish standardized diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia.