Use of iron colloid-enhanced MRI for study of acute radiation-induced hepatic injury

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1996 Mar-Apr;20(2):283-6. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199603000-00021.

Abstract

We present a case with acute radiation-induced hepatic injury using chondroitin sulfate iron colloid (CSIS)-enhanced MRI. Uptake of CSIC was decreased in the irradiated portion of the liver. CSIC-enhanced MRI is useful for obtaining information on the function of the reticuloendothelial system and demarcates between irradiated and nonirradiated zones.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Chondroitin Sulfates
  • Colloids
  • Contrast Media*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Iron*
  • Liver / radiation effects*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiation Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Contrast Media
  • Chondroitin Sulfates
  • Iron