Magnetic resonance elastography: basic principles, technique, and clinical applications in the liver

Diagn Interv Radiol. 2018 Nov;24(6):328-335. doi: 10.5152/dir.2018.18186.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a constantly advancing technique for assessment of stiffness of tissues with newer technology and sequences. It is being increasingly used for the assessment of liver fibrosis. In this article, we discuss the advantages of MRE over biopsy and noninvasive methods such as US elastography in the assessment of liver fibrosis. Image acquisition and interpretation of liver MRE is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*