Magnetic resonance imaging for disorders of liver vasculature

Top Magn Reson Imaging. 2002 Jun;13(3):177-90. doi: 10.1097/00002142-200206000-00005.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a noninvasive technique to evaluate the hepatic vasculature. Angiographic and flow-based techniques include intrinsic properties of MRI as well as those that use contrast media. Clinical and technical perspectives of a wide range of vascular disorders affecting the liver, particularly cirrhosis and portal hypertension, portal vein obstruction, as well as imaging of the vasculature prior to and postliver transplantation are presented in this article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Budd-Chiari Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Gadolinium / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / diagnosis*
  • Liver / blood supply
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Circulation
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium