[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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Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 184, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75571 Paris cedex 12, France. maite.lewin@sat.aphp.fr
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D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
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