Multiparametric Ultrasound for Chronic Liver Disease.

Diffuse liver disease is a substantial world-wide problem. With the combination of conventional ultrasound of the abdomen, fat quantification and elastography, appropriate staging of the patient can be assessed. This information allows for the diagnosis of steatosis and detection of fibrosis as well as prognosis, surveillance, and prioritization for treatment. With the potential for reversibility with appropriate treatment accurate assessment for the stage of chronic liver disease is critical.
Competing Interests: Disclosure R.G. Barr has received a speaker honorarium from Canon Medical systems, Philips Ultrasound, Siemen Healthineers, Mindray, Samsung Ultrasound, Hologic Ultrasound. He has received research grants from Philips Ultrasound, Canon Ultrasound, Canon MRI, Samsung, South Korea, Siemens Healthineers, Germany, Hologic, United States, Mindray and equipment grants from Canon Medical Systems, United States, Philips Ultrasound, and Siemens Healthineers. He receives royalties from Thieme Publishers and Elsevier Publisher. He is on the advisory panels of Bracco Diagnostics and Lantheus.
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