Associations of Ultrasound-Derived Fat Fraction and MRI PDFF Measurements: A Prospective Study in Pediatric Patients With Suspected MASLD

American Journal of Roentgenology 2026

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Authors: J Y Kim, Eun Joo Lee, Haesung Yoon, Kyunghwa Han, Yonghan Kwon, Hong Koh, Yong Woo Kim, Mi-Jung Lee
DOI: 10.2214/ajr.25.34230
Cited by: 3
References: 27

Abstract

Background: As pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) increases in prevalence, ultrasound-based methods have emerged as accessible alternatives to MRI for hepatic fat quantification in children.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Nutrition and Health in Aging Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Roentgenology
Publisher
American Roentgen Ray Society
Volume
226
Issue
5
Pages
e2534230–e2534230
Publication date
21 January 2026
Language
EN