ABSTRACT
Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) will be discussed in this chapter. MRE is a recently developed technology that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the biomechanical properties of biological tissues, such as elasticity and viscosity. Due to its sensitivity to pathology-driven alterations in tissue biomechanics, MRE is a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting and staging disease, including fibrosis, cancer, and inflammation. The technology is undergoing rapid development for application to multiple organ sites in the body, and is already widely adopted in clinical practice for diagnosing hepatic fibrosis. This chapter will provide an overview of the background, methodology, and clinical applications of MRE.
