Diffusion-weighted MRI in the body: applications and challenges in oncology

DM Koh, DJ Collins - American Journal of Roentgenology, 2007 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. In this article, we present the basic principles of diffusion-weighted imaging
(DWI) that can aid radiologists in the qualitative and quantitative interpretation of DW …

Effect of b value and pre-admission of contrast on diagnostic accuracy of 1.5-T breast DWI: a systematic review and meta-analysis

MD Dorrius, H Dijkstra, M Oudkerk, PE Sijens - European radiology, 2014 - Springer
Objectives To evaluate the effect of the choice of b values and prior use of contrast medium
on apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) of breast lesions derived from diffusion-weighted …

Diffusion-weighted imaging of the breast—a consensus and mission statement from the EUSOBI International Breast Diffusion-Weighted Imaging working group

P Baltzer, RM Mann, M Iima, EE Sigmund, P Clauser… - European …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract The European Society of Breast Radiology (EUSOBI) established an International
Breast DWI working group. The working group consists of clinical breast MRI experts, MRI …

Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) in evaluation of breast lesions: comparison with conventional DWI

C Liu, C Liang, Z Liu, S Zhang, B Huang - European journal of radiology, 2013 - Elsevier
Objectives To obtain perfusion as well as diffusion information in normal breast tissues and
breast lesions from intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) imaging with biexponential analysis …

Diffusion-weighted imaging improves the diagnostic accuracy of conventional 3.0-T breast MR imaging

RH EI Khouli, MA Jacobs, SD Mezban, P Huang… - Radiology, 2010 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose To evaluate the incremental value of diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging and
apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) mapping in relation to conventional breast magnetic …

Quantitative diffusion-weighted imaging as an adjunct to conventional breast MRI for improved positive predictive value

SC Partridge, WB DeMartini… - American journal of …, 2009 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to investigate whether adding diffusion-weighted
imaging (DWI) to dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) could improve the positive …

Diffusion-weighted imaging of the breast: principles and clinical applications

R Woodhams, S Ramadan, P Stanwell, S Sakamoto… - Radiographics, 2011 - pubs.rsna.org
Diffusion-weighted imaging provides a novel contrast mechanism in magnetic resonance
(MR) imaging and has a high sensitivity in the detection of changes in the local biologic …

Diffusion-weighted MR for differentiation of breast lesions at 3.0 T: how does selection of diffusion protocols affect diagnosis?

W Bogner, S Gruber, K Pinker, G Grabner… - Radiology, 2009 - pubs.rsna.org
Purpose To compare the diagnostic quality of diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging schemes
with regard to apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) accuracy, ADC precision, and DW …

Meta-analysis of quantitative diffusion-weighted MR imaging in the differential diagnosis of breast lesions

X Chen, W Li, Y Zhang, Q Wu, Y Guo, Z Bai - BMC cancer, 2010 - Springer
Background To determine, in a meta-analysis, the diagnostic performance of quantitative
diffusion-weighted (DW) MR imaging in patients with breast lesions. Methods English and …

Contribution of diffusion-weighted imaging to dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI in the characterization of breast tumors

S Kul, A Cansu, E Alhan, H Dinc… - American Journal of …, 2011 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of an imaging
protocol that combines dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) and diffusion-weighted …