State-of-the-art imaging of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis: A comprehensive review of current applications and future perspectives

• MR elastography (MRE) appears to be the most reliable method for grading liver fibrosis.
• CT fibrosis score correlates with the stage of fibrosis.
• Caudate-to-right-lobe ratio and diameters of the liver veins contribute to the CT fibrosis score.

ObjectiveThe purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of imaging findings in patients with hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis; and to describe which radiological/clinical modality is best for staging hepatic fibrosis.ConclusionMR elastography (MRE) appears to be the most reliable method for grading liver fibrosis, although the CT fibrosis score derived from the combination of caudate-to-right-lobe ratio and the diameters of the liver veins significantly correlates with the stage of fibrosis.