Table 2.
Qualitative MRI analysis: biliary tree, liver parenchyma and regional features aspects.
| 1Bile duct dilatations | Intrahepatic bile duct cystic appearance | 2Bile duct strictures | Pruned tree appearance | Intrahepatic lithiasis | 3Biliary excretion of gadoxetic acid (Grade 0) | Biliary excretion of gadoxetic acid (Grad 1–2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biliary tree | 18/26 (69.2 %) |
3/26 (11.5 %) |
21/26 (80.7 %) |
6/26 (23 %) |
3/26 (11.5 %) |
13/26 (50 %) |
13/26 (50 %) |
| Detected areas of fibrosis (Grade 1) | Detected areas of fibrosis (Grade 2) | Detected areas of fibrosis (Grade 3) | Cirrhosis |
mRC/L Ratio measurable |
T2W hyperintense wedge-shaped areas | T2W hyperintensity around portal vein branches | |
| Liver parenchyma | 4/26(15.4 %) | 8/26 (30,8 %) |
8/26 (30.8 %) |
18/26 (69.2 %) |
25/26 (96 %) |
18/26 (69.2 %) |
17/26 (72 %) |
| 4Gallbladder enlargement | 5Gallbladder wall thickening | 6Gallbladder gallstones |
Abdominal lymph nodes (>1 cm or increased in number) |
Portosystemic shunts | Splenomegaly | ||
| Regional features | 6/19 (31.6 %) |
3/19 (15,8 %) |
4/19 (21 %) |
22/26 (84.6 %) |
3/26 (11.5 %) |
16/26 (61.5 %) |
1intrahepatic location in 11 patients, both intra- and extra-hepatic location in 7 patients.
2intrahepatic location in 1 patient, an extrahepatic location in 8 patients, both intra- and extra-hepatic in 12 patients. Significant bile duct strictures were found in 6 patients.
3Grade 1 in 11/26 patients, and grade 2 in 2/26 patients.
4,5,6 Gallbladder was evaluable in 19 patients (7 patients had undergone cholecystectomy)