Diagnostic performance of a minimized protocol of non-contrast MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance.

Jin Sil KimJeong Kyong LeeSeung Yon BaekHye In Yun

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2021)

A minimized non-contrast MRI protocol consisting of Fat-sat T2WI and DWI is highly sensitive and may be a viable method for HCC surveillance of the cirrhotic liver. The inclusion of T1-weighted in/opposed-phase and AFP may increase this sensitivity.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted
diffusion weighted imaging
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
computed tomography
public health
randomized controlled trial
adipose tissue
fatty acid
high resolution
molecularly imprinted
tandem mass spectrometry