A meta-analysis on the diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging and transient elastography in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Qing GuLi CenJiawei LaiZhongchen ZhangJiaqi PanFeng ZhaoChaohui YuYouming LiChunxiao ChenWeixing Chen Zhe Shen

Published in: European journal of clinical investigation (2020)

MRI-PDFF and TE-CAP both provide highly accurate noninvasive approaches for quantifying and staging hepatic steatosis in NAFLD. Compared with TE-CAP, MRI-PDFF is significantly more accurate for evaluating dichotomized grades of steatosis.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted imaging
high resolution
computed tomography
liver fibrosis
insulin resistance
high fat diet
magnetic resonance
pet ct
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
brain injury