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The study aims to develop a non-invasive tool combining diffusion MRI and biomarkers to improve risk assessment in renal transplant recipients.

June 19, 2026Annals of MedicineOpen Access

Navigating the diagnostic ‘gray zone’: prospective evaluation of an integrated MRI-Biomarker model for renal allograft triage

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ZLZhouyan LiaoTongji Hospital SMSiyuan MaTongji Hospital LZLiu ZDongseo University

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Prospective evaluation demonstrates improved risk stratification for renal allograft management using MRI and biomarkers, indicating potential benefits in decision-making.

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The study aims to develop a non-invasive tool combining diffusion MRI and biomarkers to improve risk assessment in renal transplant recipients.
Prospective evaluation of 120 renal transplant recipients undergoing diffusion-weighted MRI before biopsy.
Quantitative parameters were extracted from renal cortex and medulla, alongside clinical indicators.
Multivariable logistic regression was applied to identify independent predictors and assess diagnostic performance.
Cortical distributed diffusion coefficient (DDC) and serum HCO3- were identified as independent predictors for treatment change.
The integrated model achieved an AUC of 0.941, significantly superior to the standard model (AUC 0.563).
High-risk status predicted long-term graft decline, with log-rank p = 0.005.

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Liao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dec865a5b0777af2e131 https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2026.2687212

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Prospective evaluation demonstrates improved risk stratification for renal allograft management using MRI and biomarkers, indicating potential benefits in decision-making.

Navigating the diagnostic ‘gray zone’: prospective evaluation of an integrated MRI-Biomarker model for renal allograft triage

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Navigating the diagnostic ‘gray zone’: prospective evaluation of an integrated MRI-Biomarker model for renal allograft triage

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