New and Emerging Applications of Magnetic Resonance Elastography of Other Abdominal Organs

Top Magn Reson Imaging. 2018 Oct;27(5):335-352. doi: 10.1097/RMR.0000000000000182.

Abstract

Increasing clinical experience and ongoing research in the field of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is leading to exploration of its applications in other abdominal organs. In this review, the current research progress of MRE in prostate, uterus, pancreas, spleen, and kidney will be discussed. The article will describe patient preparation, modified technical approach including development of passive drivers, modification of sequences, and inversion. The potential clinical application of MRE in the evaluation of several disease processes affecting these organs will be discussed. In an era of increasing adoption of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging approaches for solving complex abdominal problems, abdominal MRE as a biomarker may be seamlessly incorporated into a standard magnetic resonance imaging examination to provide a rapid, reliable, and comprehensive imaging evaluation at a single patient appointment in the future.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostate / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging