Rapid MRI using a modified Dixon technique: a non-invasive and effective method for detection and monitoring of fatty metamorphosis of the liver.

Fishbein, M H; Stevens, W R

Fishbein, M H; Stevens, W R.

Afiliación

Fishbein MH; Pediatric Gastroenterology, SIU School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, PO Box 19658, Springfield IL 62794-9658, USA. mfishbein@siumed.edu

Pediatr Radiol ; 31(11): 806-9, 2001 Nov.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11692239

RESUMEN

Fatty liver and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis are frequently associated with obesity. Weight loss is the mainstay of therapy for these conditions. In this case report, we used a modification of the Dixon method to demonstrate normalization of hepatic fat content in an obese individual with fatty liver following weight reduction. This technique involves fast gradient echo instead of spin echo, which has been utilized previously, as the former provides an accurate and more rapid means of assessing hepatic fat content. This technique is recommended for the assessment of hepatic steatosis in at-risk subjects.

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Hígado Graso/diagnóstico; Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos; Alanina Transaminasa/sangre; Aspartato Aminotransferasas/sangre; Índice de Masa Corporal; Niño; Hígado Graso/etiología; Humanos; Masculino; Obesidad/complicaciones

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Imagen por Resonancia Magnética / Hígado Graso Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies Límite: Child / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Pediatr Radiol Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Alemania

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