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Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Elastography and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Differentiating Benign and Malignant Focal Liver Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2025-12-15 radiology and imaging Title + abstract only
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BackgroundAccurate differentiation of benign and malignant focal liver lesions (FLLs) is essential for clinical decision-making. Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) are advanced MRI techniques used for noninvasive lesion characterization, but their comparative diagnostic performance has not been definitively established. ObjectiveTo systematically compare the diagnostic accuracy of MRE and DWI for distinguishing benign from malignant FLLs. MethodsA system...

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