title: Magnetic resonance imaging techniques.
abstract: In this article we describe state-of-the art techniques for magnetic resonance imaging of the liver. T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and heavily T2-weighted pulse sequences are discussed. Gadolinium-enhanced hepatic parenchymal imaging and magnetic resonance angiography are also described. A comprehensive MR imaging examination of the liver affords evaluation of focal and diffuse hepatic parenchymal disease, biliary disease, and vascular pathology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Adam R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: Evan S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Siegelman
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium