title: MR imaging of the liver. Cirrhosis and premalignant nodules.
abstract: In this article, the MR imaging appearance of various aspects of liver cirrhosis (macroscopic morphologic changes and focal manifestations) is reviewed with particular reference to the premalignant nodular lesions that should be differentiated from hepatocellular carcinoma. MR imaging findings reflecting portal hypertension are also presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ohtomo
mesh_terms: D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000175:diagnosis; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000175:diagnosis*