Diffusion-weighted MRI and optimal b-value for characterization ofliver lesions.

CONCLUSION: In DWI, we recommend the use of b-values of 0 and 800 s/mm(2) as two b-values, or b = 0, 50, 600, 800, and 1000 s/mm(2) as multiple b-values for distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions. Mean ADC value is 13% higher in total by additional use of b = 0 and b = 50 s/mm(2) in multiple b-value combinations. PMID: 23982322 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Acta Radiologica - August 27, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Kaya B, Koc Z Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research