Liver Fibrosis Assessment

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Abstract

Early diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis (HF) is pivotal for management to cease progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. HF is the telltale sign of chronic liver disease, and confirmed by liver biopsy, which is an invasive technique and inclined to sampling errors. The morphologic parameters of cirrhosis are assessed on conventional imaging such as on ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Newer imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance elastography and US elastography are reliable and accurate. More research studies on novel imaging modalities such as MRI with diffusion weighted imaging, enhancement by hepatobiliary contrast agents, and CT using perfusion are essential for earlier diagnosis, surveillance and accurate management. The purpose of this article is to discuss non-invasive CT, MRI, and US imaging modalities for diagnosis and stratify HF.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)381-389
Number of pages9
JournalSeminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume42
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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