 Magnetic resonance elastography

Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) is a non-invasive imaging technique used to assess the mechanical properties of tissues, particularly their stiffness or elasticity. It combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with elastography, which is the study of the elastic properties of tissues. In MRE, mechanical waves (often generated by an external vibration source) are introduced into the tissue. These waves propagate through the tissue and are detected by MRI.