The value of hepatic diffusion-weighted MR imaging in demonstrating hepatic congestion secondary to pulmonary hypertension

The value of hepatic diffusion-weighted MR imaging in demonstrating hepatic congestion secondary to pulmonary hypertension

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congestive hepatomegaly might be the first sign for pulmonary hypertension. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value obtained with quantitative diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) is affected by liver fibrosis an...

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Main Authors: Sevindir Isa, Eren Gulay, Dogan Sebahat, Kilickesmez Kadriye, Demirtas Tuna, Kilickesmez Ozgur, Soylu Aliye, Dogan Yuksel, Yasar Nurgul, Poturoglu Sule, Sonmez Kenan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/28

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