Imaging Biomarkers of Hepatic Fibrosis: Reliability and Accuracy of Hepatic Periportal Space Widening and Other Morphologic Features on MRI
Daniel R. Ludwig, Tyler J. Fraum, David H. Ballard, Vamsi R. Narra, Anup S. Shetty
Abstract
Periportal space widening has a high sensitivity for hepatic fibrosis, with moderate specificity when combined with additional anatomic features of CLD.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineElastographyFibrosisTransient elastographyHepatic fibrosisRadiologyStage (stratigraphy)Magnetic resonance elastographyChronic liver diseaseGold standard (test)Portal hypertensionPathologyLiver fibrosisGastroenterologyCirrhosisUltrasoundBiologyPaleontologyLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisLiver Disease and Transplantation