Atheroembolic renal disease (AERD) is the major cause of renal insufficiency in the elderly, and cholesterol embolism is a manifestation of this disease. AERD is often an underdiagnosed clinical illness because of the lack of sensitive examination methods. Recently, multiparameter MRI showed its potential in enhancing the efficiency of diagnosing renal diseases. In this study, we examine the value of multiparameter MRI in AERD detection and further compared with histology.
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