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To evaluate the potential of 3D multiparametric ultrasound imaging for diagnosing and monitoring steatotic liver disease (SLD) in male rats.

November 20, 2025Nature CommunicationsOpen Access

3D multiparametric ultrasound imaging of steatotic liver disease in a study with male rats

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3D ultrasound imaging shows diagnostic potential for steatosis in male rats, suggesting that vascular changes inform liver health monitoring.

To evaluate the potential of 3D multiparametric ultrasound imaging for diagnosing and monitoring steatotic liver disease (SLD) in male rats.
Conducted 3D multiparametric hepatic ultrasound imaging of SLD in male rats.
Coordinated ultrafast Doppler imaging with quantitative ultrasound imaging for vessel assessment.
Monitored hepatic vascular alterations over 8 weeks during SLD progression and recovery periods.
Vascular indices were strongly correlated with hepatic fat accumulation assessed by histopathology.
3D US score showed a Pearson’s coefficient of 0.96 and average balanced accuracy of 92%.

Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

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3D ultrasound imaging shows diagnostic potential for steatosis in male rats, suggesting that vascular changes inform liver health monitoring.