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- Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a new imaging technique that measures the soft tissue's mechanical properties, providing more detailed information than traditional manual palpation.
- MRE is noninvasive and can assess tissues not accessible by physical examination, such as the brain, offering insights into tissue integrity alongside standard medical imaging methods.
- Although the use of MRE in adults is growing, there's limited research on its application in children, prompting a need for further investigation in pediatric brain assessments.
Article Abstract
Magnetic resonance elastography is a relatively new, rapidly evolving quantitative magnetic resonance imaging technique which can be used for mapping the viscoelastic mechanical properties of soft tissues. MR elastography measurements are akin to manual palpation but with the advantages of both being quantitative and being useful for regions which are not available for palpation, such as the human brain. MR elastography is noninvasive, well tolerated, and complements standard radiological and histopathological studies by providing in vivo measurements that reflect tissue microstructural integrity. While brain MR elastography studies in adults are becoming frequent, published studies on the utility of MR elastography in children are sparse. In this review, we have summarized the major scientific principles and recent clinical applications of brain MR elastography in diagnostic neuroscience and discuss avenues for impact in assessing the pediatric brain.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11086054 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00247-023-05779-3 | DOI Listing |
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