Open AccessCurrent MRI techniques for the assessment of renal disease
Author(s) -
Takamune Takahashi,
Feng Wang,
C. Chad Quarles
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
current opinion in nephrology and hypertension/current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, with evaluated medline
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.158
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1080-8221
pISSN - 1062-4821
DOI - 10.1097/mnh.0000000000000122
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , medicine , nephrogenic systemic fibrosis , renal function , diffusion mri , elastography , radiology , kidney disease , ultrasound
Over the past decade, a variety of MRI methods have been developed and applied to many kidney diseases. These MRI techniques show great promise, enabling the noninvasive assessment of renal structure, function and injury in individuals. This review will highlight the current applications of functional MRI techniques for the assessment of renal disease and discuss future directions.