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ArticleEuropean journal of radiology open2026

Contemporary 0.55 T MRI to visualize interstitial lung disease - An exploratory study.

Nadine Bayerl, Claudius S Mathy, Christina Bergmann, Tobias Bäuerle, Lisa C Adams, Armin M Nagel, Jörg H W Distler, Teresa Gerhalter, Michael Uder, Rafael Heiss and 1 more

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Nadine BayerlInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Claudius S MathyInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Christina BergmannDepartment of Medicine 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Tobias BäuerleInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Lisa C AdamsDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, Munich 81675, Germany.
Armin M NagelInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Jörg H W DistlerDepartment of Medicine 3 - Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Teresa GerhalterInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Michael UderInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Rafael HeissInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.
Stephan EllmannInstitute of Radiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and University Hospital Erlangen, Maximiliansplatz 3, Erlangen 91054, Germany.

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of contemporary 0.55 T MRI for visualizing interstitial lung disease (ILD) compared to high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in an exploratory first-experience study. Materials and methods: Thirty participants (mean age 60 ± 13 years; 13 females) with rheumatologic ILD underwent HRCT and 0.55 T MRI within 31 days. MRI protocols included proton-density-weighted turbo-spin-echo sequences (transverse) and T2-weighted short-tau inversion recovery sequences (coronal). Three blinded radiologists independently assessed overall disease extent, ground-glass opacity (GGO), reticulation, and emphysema using a semi-quantitative scoring system. Differences between modalities were tested using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, and Bland-Altman analysis evaluated systematic bias. Results: Overall disease extent showed no statistically significant difference between low-field MRI and HRCT (median 22.5 % vs. 24.5 %), with excellent interobserver agreement (MRI ICC = 0.94; HRCT ICC = 0.97). MRI significantly overestimated GGO (13.1 % vs. 9.7 %) and underestimated reticulation (8.1 % vs. 11.4 %) compared to HRCT. Bland-Altman analysis confirmed no systematic bias for overall disease extent but consistent overestimation of GGO and underestimation of reticulation on MRI. Conclusions: Contemporary 0.55 T MRI showed no statistically significant difference in overall ILD extent compared to HRCT but tended to overestimate GGO and underestimate reticulation. Despite these limitations, 0.55 T MRI represents a promising candidate for future development as a radiation-free alternative for gross disease burden assessment in ILD, warranting further technical refinement before routine clinical use.

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Computed tomography, X-RayDiagnostic imagingInterstitial lung diseasesMagnetic resonance imagingScleroderma, Systemic

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PMCPMC12810502

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