Review of Advances in Imaging Evaluation of Liver Fibrosis
- VernacularTitle:肝纤维化的影像学评价及进展
- Author:
Ning-Jing YANG
;
Li-Ming ZHAO
;
SONGBIN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver fibrosis;
Ultrasound;
Computed tomography/X-ray;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To review the study of noninvasive imaging methods for evaluating liver fibrosis.Meth- ods The current literatures on the use of the ultrasonography,CT and MRI for the evaluation of liver fibrosis were reviewed.The principles,applications and advancement of each imaging methods were described and summarized re- spectively.The features of the newly developed imaging techniques were also discussed.Results In addition to the morphologic information,the imaging examinations can also provide functional information about the circulation sta- tus,diffusion and metabolism features of liver.The potential diagnostic value of MR elastography for liver fibrosis has been addressed.Conclusion The imaging examinations,especially the functional MRI techniques,are reliable noninvasive alternatives for the evaluation of hepatic fibrosis,with bright potentiality for clinical application.
