Diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression (DWIBS): features and potential applications in oncology.
Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) provides functional information and can be used for the detection and characterization of pathologic processes, including malignant tumors. The recently introduced concept of "diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression" (DWIBS) now allows acquisition of volumetric diffusion-weighted images of the entire body. This new concept has unique features different from conventional DWI and may play an important role in whole-body oncological imaging. This review describes and illustrates the basics of DWI, the features of DWIBS, and its potential applications in oncology.
Kwee
Thomas C
TC
Department of Radiology (HP E01.132), University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands. thomaskwee@gmail.com
Takahara
Taro
T
Ochiai
Reiji
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Nievelstein
Rutger A J
RA
Luijten
Peter R
PR
D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D051598:Whole Body Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*