Elastography

Elastography

An elastography, also known as liver elastography, is a noninvasive, painless imaging test to check the liver for fibrosis. An ultrasound (US) probe is placed on the surface of the skin. It sends painless low-frequency vibrations through the body to the organ under examination. This is most commonly the liver. A computer uses this information to create a visual map showing the stiffness (or elasticity) of the organ.

Elastography is used to look for disease in the liver. The technique may:

• detect and assess the severity of liver disease
• guide treatment decisions
• guide or replace a liver biopsy
• help predict the risk of complications of liver disease, such as fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites)
• monitor response to treatment

Performed in ultrasound by a technologist, appointments can be made through Radiology Central scheduling. Please note: a liver elastography must be requested as an additional exam along with a general ultrasound of the abdomen or liver.

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