MR Elastography (MRE) in Mumbai – Quantitative Tissue Stiffness Imaging

Detect Liver & Soft Tissue Abnormalities Without Biopsy

At Picture This, we now offer Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)-a cutting‑edge, non‑invasive MRI technology that quantitatively maps tissue stiffness. Integrated into our Philips Ingenia CX 3T MRI, this advanced diagnostic tool provides invaluable insight into liver fibrosis and other soft tissue conditions-without needing invasive procedures.

What Is MR Elastography (MRE)?

MRE uses low-frequency mechanical vibrations and specialized MRI sequences to measure shear-wave propagation through tissues. These data are processed to generate a 3D elastogram that displays tissue stiffness in kilopascals (kPa). It’s a validated alternative to biopsy for detecting liver fibrosis and has expanding applications across organs such as the brain, breast, prostate, and pancreas.

Why Choose Picture This for MR Elastography in Mumbai?

1. Philips 3T MRI with MRE module-fast, integrated elastography scanning
2. Overseen by subspecialty radiologists, ensuring clinically meaningful interpretation
3. Non-invasive, breath-hold assisted protocol completed in under 2 minutes of scan time above standard MRI.
4. Ideal even in patients with obesity or ascites, conditions where ultrasound elastography may fail.
5. High diagnostic accuracy-MRE reliably detects and stages liver fibrosis with AUROC often > 0.97 at thresholds like ~2.93 kPa.

Clinical Applications of MRE at Picture This

Liver Fibrosis & Cirrhosis

1. Early fibrosis detection in patients with fatty liver, viral hepatitis, or metabolic risk factors
2. Biopsy-level staging accuracy with quantitative measurements (e.g. > 2.93 kPa indicating fibrosis).

Focal Lesion Characterization

1. Focal Lesion Characterization

Emerging & Other Applications

1. Research application in brain, prostate, pancreas, and skeletal muscle, where stiffness maps aid in understanding tumours and neurodegeneration.