Xiao MJ, Xiao EH. Staging of liver fibrosis using Gd-EOB-DTPA and Gd-BOPTA enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2018;
26:1907-1913. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v26.i33.1907]
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Abstract
The severity of cirrhosis is closely related to its clinical treatment. Therefore, it is important to stage liver fibrosis accurately. Although liver biopsy can accurately stage the degree of cirrhosis, it has certain limitations in clinical application because of its invasive nature. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used in the diagnosis of liver diseases. In recent years, two new contrast agents, gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) and gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA), have been successfully used for noninvasive liver imaging. They can be used for liver fibrosis staging and assessment of liver function. Cirrhotic patients with different liver function levels have a statistical difference in the liver parenchyma enhancement after giving contrast agents. This article briefly summarizes the progress of Gd-EOB-DTPA and Gd-BOPTA enhanced MRI in staging liver fibrosis stage.
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