Comparative Precision of 3D MRE and 2D MRE for Measurement of Liver Stiffness in Adults with Severe Obesity

Radiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lukas Müller, Lael Ceriani, David T. Harris, Tanya Wolfson, Danielle Batakis, Rashmi Agni, Yesenia Covarrubias, Kay Pepin, Richard L. Ehman, Jeremiah Heilman, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Gavin Hamilton
+12 more Michael S. Middleton, Vitor F. Martins, Anthony C. Gamst, Ryan Sappenfield, Eduardo Grunvald, Luke M. Funk, Garth R. Jacobsen, Anne O. Lidor, James A. Goodman, Sami B. Khoury, Claude B. Sirlin, Scott B. Reeder
DOI: 10.1148/radiol.253243
Cited by: 1
References: 36

Abstract

Compared with two-dimensional MR elastography (MRE), three-dimensional MRE demonstrated better test-retest repeatability, between–field-strength reproducibility, and between-day reproducibility at 3 T for measurement of liver stiffness in adults with severe obesity but failed more frequently.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiology
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
319
Issue
2
Pages
e253243–e253243
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN