Comparison of the fibrosis degree using acoustic radiation force impulse elastography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in chronic hepatitis cases.
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
; 69(8): e20221723, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of fibrosis stages in cases of chronic hepatitis by comparing shear wave elastography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.METHODS:
A total of 46 chronic hepatitis patients with an age range of 20-50 years were classified into three groups based on their fibrosis stages. Comparison group 1 the presence of fibrosis (S0 and S1≤); comparison group 2 the presence of significant fibrosis (≤S2 and S3≤); and comparison group 3 the presence of cirrhosis (≤S4 and S6). Shear wave velocities were measured by acoustic radiation force impulse elastography. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging was performed on a 3.0 Tesla MRI device.RESULTS:
In comparison group 1 (S0 and S1≤), the area under the curve, sensitivity, and specificity of acoustic radiation force impulse values were 0.784, 87, and 60%, respectively, while these values were 0.718, 80, and 66%, respectively, for apparent diffusion coefficient . In comparison group 2 (≤S2 and S3≤), the area under the curve, sensitivity, and specificity of acoustic radiation force impulse values were 0.917, 80, and 86%, respectively, and the apparent diffusion coefficient values were 0.778, 90, and 66%, respectively. In comparison group 3, the area under the curve, sensitivity, and specificity of acoustic radiation force impulse values were 0.977, 100, and 95%, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the apparent diffusion coefficient values of the cases in the three groups (p=0.132).CONCLUSION:
Noninvasive methods are gaining importance day by day for staging hepatic fibrosis. Acoustic radiation force impulse elastography was evaluated as a more reliable examination than diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in revealing the presence of fibrosis, determining significant fibrosis, and diagnosing cirrhosis.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Técnicas de Imagem por Elasticidade
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992)
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article