Photon computed tomography is similar to MRI for evaluating fatty liver disease

Published Date: 01 Mar 2023

USA: For the evaluation of hepatic steatosis in obese patients, photon computed tomography (PCCT) is as effective as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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