1. Imagerie par résonance magnétique de diffusion (IRMD) en pathologie hépatique : principe et applications cliniques
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C. Lacombe, Yves Menu, M Lewin, Lionel Arrivé, L Monnier-Cholley, N. Jomaah, Louisa Azizi, J.-M. Tubiana, Alexandre Vignaud, and M. Raynal
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Radiological and Ultrasound Technology ,business.industry ,Medicine ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Acquisition time ,Nuclear medicine ,business ,Hepatic fibrosis ,Liver pathology ,Mr imaging ,Liver imaging - Abstract
Diffusion-weighted MR imaging of liver pathology: principles and clinical applications Due to ongoing technological advances, the range of clinical applications for diffusion-weighted MR imaging has expanded to now include abdominal pathology. Current applications for liver pathology include two main directions. First, oncologic imaging with detection, characterization and follow-up of lesions. Second, evaluation of diffuse liver diseases, including hepatic fibrosis. The diagnostic impact and role of diffusion-weighted MR imaging remain under investigation, but appear promising. Because of its short acquisition time, sensitivity, and additional information it provides, diffusion-weighted MR imaging should be included in routine liver imaging protocols.
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- 2010