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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2017 May - Jun· item PMID:28425401

MRE in NAFLD: Promising but Further Validation is Required. MR elastography is a novel method for non-invasive fibrosis assessment, not yet sufficiently validated. In a recent study in 104 patients Park, Gastroenterology 2017; 152: 598-602), MRE was compared to transient elastography for the diagnosis of fibrosis is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The current viewpoint critically appraises this study.