Shear Wave Elastography and Shear Wave Dispersion Imaging in the Assessment of Liver Disease in Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Liver affection of Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A noninvasive severity assessment of liver disease in AATD is urgently needed since laboratory parameters may not accurately reflect the extent of liver involvement. Preliminary data exi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Diagnostics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/4/629 |