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Pitfalls in liver MRI: Technical approach to avoiding misdiagnosis and improving image quality
Author(s) -
Yacoub Joseph H,
Elsayes Khaled M.,
Fowler Kathryn J.,
Hecht Elizabeth M.,
Mitchell Donald G.,
Santillan Cynthia,
Szklaruk Janio
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.26343
Subject(s) - medicine , diffusion mri , radiology , magnetic resonance imaging , image quality , medical physics , computer science , image (mathematics) , artificial intelligence
The following is an illustrative review of common pitfalls in liver MRI that may challenge interpretation. This article reviews common technical and diagnostic challenges encountered when interpreting dynamic multiphasic T 1 ‐weighted imaging, hepatobiliary phase imaging, and diffusion‐weighted imaging of the liver. Additionally, each section includes suggestions for avoiding diagnostic and technical errors. Level of Evidence: 5 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2019;49:41–58.