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Abbreviated Liver Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocols and Applications
Emre Altinmakas1, Bachir Taouli2
1Department of Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1470 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029, USA; BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1470 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029, USA; Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Koç University, 34450, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AMRI) offers efficient liver assessments. This review covers AMRI protocols for screening liver cancer, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and colorectal cancer metastasis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Hepatology
Background:
- Abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AMRI) is gaining traction in liver imaging.
- Various AMRI protocols exist, including noncontrast (NC-AMRI), hepatobiliary (HBP-AMRI), and dynamic (Dyn-AMRI).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications of different AMRI protocols.
- To summarize AMRI's utility in specific liver conditions and patient groups.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing AMRI protocols.
- Analysis of AMRI's use in hepatocellular carcinoma, NAFLD, and liver metastasis.
Main Results:
- AMRI protocols show promise in screening and surveillance.
- Specific protocols are effective for different indications.
Conclusions:
- AMRI is a valuable tool for diverse liver imaging needs.
- Further research may expand AMRI applications in liver disease management.
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