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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology

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  • Diffusion-weighted (DW) imaging is a functional MRI technique.
  • It measures the Brownian motion of water molecules, influenced by tissue microstructure.
  • The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) quantifies this movement, reflecting tissue cellularity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of DW imaging and ADC mapping in musculoskeletal lesions.
  • To explore its role in differentiating benign from malignant tumors.
  • To assess its potential in predicting treatment response.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of DW imaging into routine non-contrast-enhanced MRI protocols.
  • Quantitative measurement of the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC).
  • Analysis of ADC values in relation to lesion cellularity and treatment response.

Main Results:

  • Low ADC values indicate restricted diffusion in highly cellular tissues.
  • High ADC values suggest free diffusion in acellular regions.
  • DW imaging has shown promise in specific tumor types and in assessing treatment response.

Conclusions:

  • ADC mapping provides quantitative information on musculoskeletal lesion cellularity noninvasively.
  • DW imaging can aid in tumor differentiation and treatment response assessment.
  • Awareness of technical pitfalls is crucial for accurate application.