Perfusion MR Imaging of Liver: Principles and Clinical Applications

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2024 Feb;32(1):151-160. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2023.09.003.

Abstract

Perfusion imaging techniques provide quantitative characterization of tissue microvasculature. Perfusion MR of liver is particularly challenging because of dual afferent flow, need for large organ high-resolution coverage, and significant movement with respiration. The most common MR technique used for quantifying liver perfusion is dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging. Here, the authors describe the various perfusion MR models of the liver, the basic concepts behind implementing a perfusion acquisition, and clinical results that have been obtained using these models.

Keywords: Compartment modeling; DCE MR Imaging; Dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging; Liver; Liver perfusion; Perfusion.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media*
  • Humans
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Perfusion
  • Perfusion Imaging / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media