Evaluation of liver iron overload with R2* relaxometry with versus without fat suppression: both are clinically accurate but there are differences.

M PlaiknerChristian KremserH ZollerW JaschkeM SteurerA ViveirosB Henninger

Published in: European radiology (2020)

• Both variants of R2* relaxometry (FS and non-FS) may be used in daily routine. • Clinically relevant differences might result when switching between the two methods or during patient follow-up, when fat content changes over time. • It seems advisable choosing one method and keeping it straight in the context of follow-up examinations.

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