Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research

Potential of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Proton Density Fat Fraction for the Assessment of Liver Disorders

Sarah Armalia (Department of Radiology, Bhakti Hospital, Medan, Indonesia)
Agus Supriyatno (Department of Radiology, Bhakti Hospital, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Nov 2023

Abstract

Proton density fat fraction MRI is a special MRI method used to evaluate liver disorders, especially in terms of assessing fat accumulation in the liver. PDFF MRI is based on the principle of magnetic resonance of hydrogen nuclei in the human body. Our bodies contain many hydrogen atoms, mainly in the form of water and fat. These hydrogen atoms will give different signals in response to magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves. Liver disorders, such as steatosis or fatty liver, are characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells. The literature search process was carried out on various databases (PubMed, Web of Sciences, EMBASE, Cochrane Libraries, and Google Scholar) regarding the Potential of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) proton density fat fraction for the assessment of liver disorders. This study follows the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) recommendations. Proton Density Fat Fraction (PDFF) MRI is a medical imaging technique that focuses on the magnetic resonance of hydrogen nuclei in the human body. This is a very effective method in the assessment of liver disorders related to fat accumulation, such as steatosis or fatty liver. PDFF MRI has very high accuracy in measuring the amount of fat in the liver, even in small amounts, thus providing very precise information about the level of fat accumulation.

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sjrir

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Physics

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Focus Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research (SJRIR) focused on the development of medical sciences especially radiology & imaging research for human well-being. Scope Sriwijaya Journal of Radiology and Imaging Research (SJRIR) publishes articles which encompass all aspects of basic ...