Image Analysis
In the Imaging and Analysis Core, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most commonly used technique to determine multiple kidney imaging biomarkers. Imaging includes volumetric parameters and characterization of cysts and healthy kidney tissue. Volumetric quantification using planimetry also is available for computerized tomography (CT) imaging and 3D ultrasound.
Clinical image analysis
Volumetric parameters of abdominal organs can be obtained from coronal T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images and from contrast-enhanced and noncontrast-enhanced CT imaging. Advanced cyst analysis is available for T2-weighted MR images. Total kidney volume quantification using planimetry is available for 3D ultrasound.
Preclinical image analysis
Total kidney volume analysis is available for T2-weighted MR images of mouse, rat and porcine models.
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