Semi-automated segmentation and quantification of adipose tissue in calf and thigh by MRI: a preliminary study in patients with monogenic metabolic syndrome

Semi-automated segmentation and quantification of adipose tissue in calf and thigh by MRI: a preliminary study in patients with monogenic metabolic syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>With the growing prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome, reliable quantitative imaging methods for adipose tissue are required. Monogenic forms of the metabolic syndrome include Dunnigan-variety familial partial lipodystrophy s...

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Main Authors: Walcarius Rhonda, Miskie Brooke A, Robinson John F, Pollex Rebecca L, Al-Attar Salam A, Rutt Brian K, Hegele Robert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2342/6/11

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