COMPUTERIZED OPTICAL ANALYSIS METHODS OF MR (MAGNETIC RESONANCE) IMAGES FOR QUANTIFYING OR DETERMINING LIVER LESIONS

摘要

The present invention provides computerized optical analysis methods of conventional, preferablynon-contrast-enhanced,MR (magnetic resonance) images of the liver, said methods enable the detection of steatohepatitis by NASH-MRI and significant fibrosis by Fibro-MRI in patients suffering from NAFLD. By using the methods of the present invention it is possible to forecast the rate of disease progression, to support therapeutic decision-making, and to monitor potential therapeutic effects.