Multi-parametric magnetic resonance diagnosis and staging of liver disease
US10575771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/54
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are systems and methods for performing multi-parametric diagnosis for liver disease. Systems and methods as described herein can include positioning a subject-in association with a medical imaging device and using the medical imaging device to measure the subject's liver for extracellular fluid and iron content. Systems and methods as described herein can further include determining whether iron overload may be indicated or present from the measurement for iron content, and if indicated, correcting the measurement for extra cellular fluid. Systems and methods as described herein can further include measuring the liver for hepatic lipid content (HLC). Systems and methods as described herein can determine the presence or absence of liver disease from measurements obtained from a subject. In certain embodiments, the medical imaging device is a magnetic resonance (MR) scanner. In certain embodiments, the liver is measured for iron overload.
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