Role of diffusion tensor imaging in renal parenchymal changes

Conclusion: Medullary FA of diabetics with relatively intact kidney function were significantly lower than those of controls. Hence, drop in medullary FA values can be an indicator of early nephropathy/patients at risk where eGFR is in near normal range. Cortical ADC and medullary FA demonstrated a significant correlation with eGFR with the latter showing a stronger positive correlation.
Source: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research