Theme |
Liver Fibrosis : Beyond the Diagnosis |
Title |
MRE (MR Elastography) |
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. |