MRE in NAFLD: Promising but Further Validation is Required



Document title: MRE in NAFLD: Promising but Further Validation is Required
Journal: Annals of hepatology
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000407807
ISSN: 1665-2681
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Royal Free Hospital, Sheila Sherlock Liver Unit, Londres. Reino Unido
Year:
Season: May-Jun
Volumen: 16
Number: 3
Pages: 331-332
Country: México
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English abstract MR elastography is a novel method for non-invasive fibrosis assessment, not yet sufficiently validated. In a recent study in 104 patients, MRE was compared to transient elastography for the diagnosis of fibrosis is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The current viewpoint critically appraises this study
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Diagnóstico,
Gastroenterología,
Hígado graso no alcohólico,
Fibrosis hepática,
Pruebas diagnósticas,
Elastografía
Keyword: Medicine,
Diagnosis,
Gastroenterology,
Non alcoholic fatty liver,
Liver fibrosis,
Diagnostic tests,
Elastography
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