The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic test for cirrhosis is uncertain. MRI differentiates regenerating or dysplastic nodules and hepatocellular carcinoma. MRI is best used as a follow-up study to determine whether lesions have changed in appearance and size. MRI may accurately diagnose cirrhosis and determines disease severity. Decreased signal intensity on MRI may also reveal an iron overload and provides an estimate of the hepatic iron concentration. MR angiography is more sensitive than ultrasonography in diagnosing complications of cirrhosis such as portal vein thrombosis.
Cirrhosis MRI
Alcoholic liver disease MRI
Cirrhosis CT
Alcoholic hepatitis MRI
Primary biliary cirrhosis MRI
Autoimmune hepatitis MRI
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease MRI
Hepatocellular carcinoma MRI