Hepatic Steatosis Decreases Diffusion Parameters in Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging With Monte Carlo Simulation and Phantom Studies

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how hepatic steatosis affects diffusion parameters in liver imaging.
• Conducted Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate diffusion parameters.
• Performed phantom studies to simulate conditions of hepatic steatosis.
• Analyzed the impact of steatosis on DWI-based assessments.
• Hepatic steatosis significantly decreases diffusion parameters.
• Calibration is essential for accurate liver fibrosis evaluation in affected individuals.