The application of magnetic resonace elastography in the non-invasive diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis

Hepatic fibrosis caused by chronic liver disease with different pathogenesis commonly progresses to liver cirrhosis.As the invasive diagnosis has limitations in clinical practice,the non-invasive method is essential for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis and monitoring of the progress of the disease.The elastography has been considered as an effective method in evaluating hepatic fibrosis.The recently developed magnetic resonance elastography has good application prospect in assessing hepatic fibrosis.This article reviewed the application of magnetic resonance elastography in the diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis.