Apparent Diffusion Coefficient for Distinguishing Between Malignant and Benign Lesions in the Head and Neck Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: ADC values play a limited role in distinguishing between malignant and benign lesions in the head and neck region. It may be only suggested that lesions with mean ADC values above 1.75 × 10−3 mm2/s are probably benign. Further large studies are needed for the analysis of the role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)/ADC in the discrimination of benign and malignant lesions in the head and neck region.
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research