MR elastography in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: tumor stiffening during compression induced by respiration to assess microvascular invasion | Synapse
March 3, 2026
MR elastography in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: tumor stiffening during compression induced by respiration to assess microvascular invasion
Key Points
Tumor stiffening was observed during compression induced by respiration, impacting assessment accuracy.
Key evidence includes a notable correlation between stiffness and microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Assessment using MR elastography revealed significant biomechanical properties relevant for diagnosis in liver tumors.
This may enable improved detection of microvascular invasion, highlighting the need for further comprehensive evaluations.