MRI for the measurement of liver iron content, and for the diagnosis and follow-up of iron overload disorders.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2017.10.008
Abstract: MRI is now the reference method for detecting and quantifying hepatic and extrahepatic iron overload, regardless of its cause. The decrease of the hepatic signal is proportional to the amount of iron in the tissues.… read more here.
Keywords: measurement liver; mri measurement; liver iron; iron overload ... See more keywords
Utility of Longitudinal Measurement of the Liver With Ultrasound in Comparison to Computed Tomography Liver Volume in Assessing Hepatomegaly.
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DOI: 10.1097/ruq.0000000000000472
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to retrospectively compare the longitudinal measurement of the liver on ultrasound (US) with liver volume as measured on computed tomography (CT). This institutional review board-approved retrospective study with prospective… read more here.
Keywords: measurement liver; liver; liver volume; longitudinal measurement ... See more keywords