Prospective study of quantitative liver MRI in cystic fibrosis: feasibility and comparison to PUSH cohort ultrasound.

Alexander J TowbinWen YeSuiyuan HuangBoaz W Karmazyn Jean P MollestonPrakash MasandDaniel H LeungSamuel ChangMichael R NarkewiczAdina L Alazraki Alvin Jay Freeman Randolph K OttoNicole GreenIhab R KamelWikrom W Karnsakul John C Magee Jean A TkachJoseph J Palermo

Published in: Pediatric radiology (2023)

MR elastography is feasible in children with CF. Participants with a nodular pattern had higher liver stiffness supporting the US determination of advanced liver disease. Participants with a homogeneous hyperechoic pattern had higher fat fractions supporting the diagnosis of steatosis.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
pseudomonas aeruginosa
young adults
lung function
insulin resistance
high resolution
magnetic resonance
high fat diet
type diabetes
liver fibrosis
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
fatty acid
high fat diet induced
air pollution