CT and MR perfusion imaging of the liver:techniques and clinical applications

In recent years the functional imaging techniques of CT and MR including perfusion imaging have developed fast. Some studies are attempting to evaluate the hepatic function and the hemodynamic characteristics of the hepatic lesions by using CT or MR perfusion imaging. The purpose of this article is to review the recent studies of the applications of CT and MR perfusion imaging to the evaluation of the liver. The main topics are imaging analysis and clinical applications.