MR elastography: Principles, guidelines, and terminology
Manduca A, Bayly PJ, Ehman RL, Kolipaka A, Royston TJ, Sack I, Sinkus R, Van Beers BE (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2021
Journal
Book Volume: 85
Pages Range: 2377-2390
Journal Issue: 5
DOI: 10.1002/mrm.28627
Abstract
Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a phase contrast–based MRI technique that can measure displacement due to propagating mechanical waves, from which material properties such as shear modulus can be calculated. Magnetic resonance elastography can be thought of as quantitative, noninvasive palpation. It is increasing in clinical importance, has become widespread in the diagnosis and staging of liver fibrosis, and additional clinical applications are being explored. However, publications have reported MRE results using many different parameters, acquisition techniques, processing methods, and varied nomenclature. The diversity of terminology can lead to confusion (particularly among clinicians) about the meaning of and interpretation of MRE results. This paper was written by the MRE Guidelines Committee, a group formalized at the first meeting of the ISMRM MRE Study Group, to clarify and move toward standardization of MRE nomenclature. The purpose of this paper is to (1) explain MRE terminology and concepts to those not familiar with them, (2) define “good practices” for practitioners of MRE, and (3) identify opportunities to standardize terminology, to avoid confusion.
Involved external institutions
Mayo Clinic
United States (USA) (US)
Washington University in St. Louis
United States (USA) (US)
Ohio State University
United States (USA) (US)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States (USA) (US)
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany (DE)
King’s College London
United Kingdom (GB)
University of Paris 4 - Paris-Sorbonne / Université paris IV Paris-Sorbonne
France (FR)
United States (USA) (US)
Washington University in St. Louis
United States (USA) (US)
Ohio State University
United States (USA) (US)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States (USA) (US)
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany (DE)
King’s College London
United Kingdom (GB)
University of Paris 4 - Paris-Sorbonne / Université paris IV Paris-Sorbonne
France (FR)
How to cite
APA:
Manduca, A., Bayly, P.J., Ehman, R.L., Kolipaka, A., Royston, T.J., Sack, I.,... Van Beers, B.E. (2021). MR elastography: Principles, guidelines, and terminology. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 85(5), 2377-2390. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrm.28627
MLA:
Manduca, Armando, et al. "MR elastography: Principles, guidelines, and terminology." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 85.5 (2021): 2377-2390.
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