Pitfalls in liver MRI: Technical approach to avoiding misdiagnosis and improving image quality

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2019 Jan;49(1):41-58. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26343. Epub 2018 Oct 8.

Abstract

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 T1 -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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Artifacts
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Gadolinium DTPA / administration & dosage
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Iron Overload
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Motion
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / diagnostic imaging
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Respiration

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • gadolinium ethoxybenzyl DTPA
  • Gadolinium DTPA