| Theme | Liver Fibrosis : Beyond the Diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | MRE (MR Elastography) | |
| Publish Date | 2018/12 | |
| Author | Atsushi Nakajima | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Kento Imajo | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Takashi Kobayashi | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yuji Ogawa | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Takaomi Kessoku | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yasushi Honda | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Masato Yoneda | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Satoru Saito | Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | In recent years, the use of elastography, which is used to noninvasively quantify fibrosis of the liver, in NAFLD practice has been increasing. MRI-based MR elastography (MRE) has higher sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of fibrosis compared to ultrasound-based fibrocan (VCTE); however, VCTE is superior in accessibility. In clinical practice, it is better to be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of elastography. | |