Diagnostic and Evaluation of Hepato-pancreatico-biliary Disease With MRI

Diagnostik Und Evaluierung Hepato-pankreatiko-biliärer Erkrankungen Mittels Morphologischer Und Funktioneller Magnetresonanztomographie

This is a retrospective review of images from patient data. There is no recruitment necessary for this study.

Research Question: Can advanced multiparametric MRI techniques improve the detection and characterization of focal and diffuse liver disease, accurately assess treatment response and predict patient outcomes based on longitudinal monitoring? Hypotheses: Advanced multiparametric MRI techniques improve the detection, characterization and response assessment of focal and diffuse liver disease and can predict serious liver related outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with suspicion for or diagnosed focal and/or diffuse liver or pancreatic disease who underwent MRI of the abdomen.
• 18 years of age and older.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 years.
• Lack of MRI of the abdomen.
• Inadequate image quality.
• Documented rejection to participate in research studies