Imaging spectrum of abnormal subcutaneous and visceral fat distribution

Abstract Adipose tissue plays multiple and complex roles not only in mechanical cushioning and energy storage but also as an important secretory organ that regulates energy balance and homeostasis multilaterally. Fat tissue is categorized into subcutaneous fat tissue (SCAT) or visceral fat tissue (V...

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Main Authors: Asako Yamamoto, Yoshinao Kikuchi, Toru Kusakabe, Hideyuki Takano, Keita Sakurai, Shigeru Furui, Hiroshi Oba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-02-01
Series:Insights into Imaging
Subjects:
Fat
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0833-4