Title:Adipose Tissue Measurement Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Survey
Volume: 13
Author(s): John Bliton, Daniel Sussman , Ronald M. Summers and Jianhua Yao *
Affiliation:
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Clinical Center, The National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD 20892,United States
Keywords:
Adipose tissue, MRI, visceral adipose tissue, segmentation, imaging sciences, radiology.
Abstract: Background: Adipose or fat tissue measurement by MRI is a procedure that produces
results similar to those of CT without exposing patients to harmful radiation.
Discussion: This review explains the nature and value of adipose tissue (AT) measurements that
can be performed with MRI.
Conclusion: This paper attempts to provide a general understanding of the acquisition sequences
and image processing methods used in measurement and analysis of body AT, as well as the validation
and uses of such information. Current methods of MRI-based AT measurement are reviewed
and explained in detail.
