Abbreviated Multiparametric MR Solution (the “Liver Triple Screen”), the Future of Non-Invasive MR Quantification of Liver Fat, Iron, and Fibrosis

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> To review the findings of a multiparametric MRI (the "liver triple screen") solution for the non-invasive assessment of liver fat, iron, and fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective evaluation of all consecutive triple screen MRI cases was performed at our institution over the last 32 months. Relevant clinical, laboratory, and radiologic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. <b>Results:</b> There were 268 patients, including 162 (60.4%) males and 106 (39.6%) females. The mean age was 54 ± 15.2 years (range 16 to 71 years). The most common cause of CLD was metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) at 45.5%. The most common referring physician group was Gastroenterology at 62.7%. In 23.9% of cases, the reason for ordering the MRI was a pre-existing failed or unreliable US elastography. There were 17 cases (6.3%) of MRI technical failure. Our analysis revealed liver fibrosis in 66% of patients, steatosis in 68.3%, and iron overload in 22.1%. Combined fibrosis and steatosis were seen in 28.7%, steatosis and iron overload in 16.8%, fibrosis and iron overload in 6%, and combined fibrosis, steatosis, and iron overload in 4.1%. A positive MEFIB index, a predictor of liver-related outcomes, was found in 57 (27.5%) of 207 patients. Incidental findings were found in 14.9% of all MRIs. <b>Conclusions:</b> The liver triple screen MRI is an effective tool for evaluating liver fat, iron, and fibrosis in patients with CLD. It provides essential clinical information and can help identify MASLD patients at risk for liver-related outcomes.

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2024-10-24
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Abbreviated Multiparametric MR Solution (the “Liver Triple Screen”), the Future of Non-Invasive MR Quantification of Liver Fat, Iron, and Fibrosis

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Abbreviated Multiparametric MR Solution (the “Liver Triple Screen”), the Future of Non-Invasive MR Quantification of Liver Fat, Iron, and Fibrosis

Stephanie Locas, Ryan K. W. Chee, Mitchell P. Wilson, Gavin Low, Craig Ferguson, Florin Manolea, Yu Jun Wong, Wendy Tu, Puneeta Tandon
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<b>Background/Objectives:</b> To review the findings of a multiparametric MRI (the "liver triple screen") solution for the non-invasive assessment of liver fat, iron, and fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). <b>Methods:</b> A retrospective evaluation of all consecutive triple screen MRI cases was performed at our institution over the last 32 months. Relevant clinical, laboratory, and radiologic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. <b>Results:</b> There were 268 patients, including 162 (60.4%) males and 106 (39.6%) females. The mean age was 54 ± 15.2 years (range 16 to 71 years). The most common cause of CLD was metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) at 45.5%. The most common referring physician group was Gastroenterology at 62.7%. In 23.9% of cases, the reason for ordering the MRI was a pre-existing failed or unreliable US elastography. There were 17 cases (6.3%) of MRI technical failure. Our analysis revealed liver fibrosis in 66% of patients, steatosis in 68.3%, and iron overload in 22.1%. Combined fibrosis and steatosis were seen in 28.7%, steatosis and iron overload in 16.8%, fibrosis and iron overload in 6%, and combined fibrosis, steatosis, and iron overload in 4.1%. A positive MEFIB index, a predictor of liver-related outcomes, was found in 57 (27.5%) of 207 patients. Incidental findings were found in 14.9% of all MRIs. <b>Conclusions:</b> The liver triple screen MRI is an effective tool for evaluating liver fat, iron, and fibrosis in patients with CLD. It provides essential clinical information and can help identify MASLD patients at risk for liver-related outcomes.

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