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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Urology

Background:

  • Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is increasingly used for scrotal pathology evaluation.
  • Establishing normative data for testicular apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values is crucial for accurate interpretation.
  • Age-related variations in normal testicular ADC values require characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the reference apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values for normal testicular tissue across different age groups.
  • To investigate the correlation between age and ADC values in normal testes.
  • To provide a basis for the interpretation of DWI in scrotal imaging.

Main Methods:

  • 147 normal testes from 101 men were evaluated using diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).
  • Subjects were divided into three age groups: 20-39 years, 40-69 years, and over 70 years.
  • Axial DWI with b-values of 0 and 900 s/mm² was performed, and mean ADC values were calculated and statistically analyzed using ANOVA.

Main Results:

  • Mean ADC values for normal testicular tissue varied significantly across age groups (1.08 ± 0.13 × 10⁻³ mm²/s in group 1, 1.15 ± 0.15 × 10⁻³ mm²/s in group 2, and 1.31 ± 0.22 × 10⁻³ mm²/s in group 3).
  • Analysis of variance (ANOVA) confirmed significant differences in mean ADC values among the age groups (P < 0.001).
  • Post hoc analysis revealed significant differences between the youngest group and the other two groups, indicating an age-related increase in ADC values.

Conclusions:

  • Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of normal testicular tissue demonstrate a statistically significant increase with advancing age.
  • These findings provide essential age-specific reference ranges for testicular ADC values.
  • This data is vital for the accurate interpretation of DWI in the assessment of scrotal conditions.