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  • Radiology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Renal multiparametric MRI is a promising tool for kidney disease management.
  • It aids in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring.
  • Understanding its repeatability is crucial for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the intrasubject test-retest repeatability of various renal MRI measurements.
  • To assess the reliability of quantitative MRI techniques in the kidneys.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 19 healthy subjects over 40 years old.
  • Utilized 3T MRI with sequences including T1/T2 mapping, R2*/BOLD, DTI, IVIM-DWI, 2DPC, ASL, DCE-MRI, and Dixon fat quantification.
  • Subjects underwent two scanning sessions approximately one week apart.

Main Results:

  • Coefficients of variation (CoVs) for most relaxometry and diffusion measures were below 7.2%.
  • Renal sinus fat quantification showed CoVs around 9%.
  • Perfusion measurements demonstrated varying repeatability, with ASL and 2DPC being more repeatable than DCE-MRI.

Conclusions:

  • Most renal MRI measures exhibit good test-retest repeatability (CoVs < 13%), comparable to standard nephrology tests.
  • Exceptions include perfusion fraction (FP) and DCE-derived perfusion.
  • Renal multiparametric MRI is a reliable tool for assessing kidney structure and function.