In:
Acta Radiologica Open, SAGE Publications, Vol. 4, No. 5 ( 2015-05-01), p. 204798161456891-
Abstract:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the clinical standard to estimate liver iron overload. The most commonly used method is to measure the transversal relaxation time, T2*, from a multi gradient recalled echo sequence (MGRE). While this technique is reliable in low to moderate liver iron concentrations (LIC), it will be inaccurate when it is severe. We report a case with severe liver hemochromatosis and show the benefit of using an easily implemented MRI offset echo sequence to more accurately estimate LIC. After adjusting treatment, both Ferritin and LIC decreased. Using standard MGRE this reduction could not have been detected.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2058-4601
,
2058-4601
DOI:
10.1177/2047981614568910
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2015
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2818429-4
