Ectopic lipid deposition in muscle and liver, quantified by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy

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Abstract

Advances in the development of noninvasive imaging techniques have spurred investigations into ectopic lipid deposition in the liver and muscle and its implications in the development of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Computed tomography and ultrasound have been applied in the past, though magnetic resonance-based methods are currently considered the gold standard as they allow more accurate quantitative detection of ectopic lipid stores. This review focuses on methodological considerations of magnetic resonance-based methods to image hepatic and muscle fat fractions, and it emphasizes anatomical and morphological aspects and how these may influence data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2447-2459
Number of pages12
JournalObesity
Volume31
Issue number10
Early online date5 Sept 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2023

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