Liver Elastography
Ultrasound or MR-based liver stiffness for fibrosis staging.
What is Liver?
Ultrasound or MR-based liver stiffness for fibrosis staging.
How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.
Advantages
- ✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
- ✓Widely available in centers
- ✓Guides management
Limitations
- ⚠Limited by operator or motion
- ⚠May need contrast or prep
- ⚠Not perfect specificity
Preparation Checklist
0 of 3 completed
⚖️Liver vs CT
Related Imaging Modalities
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
MRI
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
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Explore common terms in Liver reports, each with detailed explanations, clinical significance, and related lab tests to help you understand your imaging results. lab tests.
Cirrhosis Elastography
Markedly increased liver stiffness (>12-15 kPa) with heterogeneous parenchyma
Elastography Liver Example 1
Representative finding for this modality.
Elastography Liver Example 2
Representative finding for this modality.
Elastography Liver Example 3
Representative finding for this modality.
Liver Fibrosis Elastography
Increased liver stiffness measured in kilopascals (kPa) or meters/second (m/s)
NAFLD Elastography
Mildly to moderately increased liver stiffness in NAFLD; higher values suggest NASH with fibrosis
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