The role of quantitative T1 and T2 mapping for detecting minimal hepatic encephalopathy in chronic hepatic schistosomiasis patients
Quantitative T1 mapping, rather than T2 mapping, could be used as a potential non-invasive biomarker for detecting MHE in CHS patients. This approach offers an objective complement to psychometric testing and may facilitate earlier diagnosis and monitoring of MHE progression.
Authors
- Ke-Ying Wang
- Xin Li
- Xue-Fei Liu
- Hai-Feng Shi
- Ying Li
Institutions
- Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339588
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00