Evaluation of liver iron overload with R2* relaxometry with versus without fat suppression: both are clinically accurate but there are differences

ConclusionR2* relaxometry showed an excellent overall agreement between FS and non-FS acquisition. Both variants can therefore be used in daily routine. However, clinically relevant differences might result when switching between the two methods or during patient follow-up, when fat content changes over time. We therefore recommend choosing a method and keeping it straight in the context of follow-up examinations.Key Points• Both variants of R2* relaxometry (FS and non-FS) may be used in daily routine.• Clinically relevant differences might result when switching between the two methods or during patient follow-up, when fat content changes over time.• It seems advisable choosing one method and keeping it straight in the context of follow-up examinations.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research