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Ultrasound-Derived Fat Fraction for Hepatic Steatosis Assessment: Prospective Study of Agreement With MRI PDFF and Sources of Variability in a Heterogeneous Population

R Kubale, Guenther Schneider, Carl P. N. Lessenich, Arno Buecker, Sebastian Wassenberg, Gabriela Torres, Arati Gurung, Timothy J. Hall, Yassin Labyed

American Journal of Roentgenology · 2024 · 35 citations · 25 references

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BACKGROUND. Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease is a growing global public health concern. Quantitative ultrasound measurements, such as ultrasound-derived fat fraction (UDFF), could provide noninvasive, cost-effective, and portable steatosis evaluation.

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