Pelvic applications of diffusion magnetic resonance images.
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is a powerful imaging technique in neuroimaging; its value in abdominal and pelvic imaging has only recently been appreciated as a result of improvements in magnetic resonance imaging technology. There is growing interest in the use of DWI for evaluating pathology in the pelvis. Its ability to noninvasively characterize tissues and to depict changes at a cellular level allows DWI to be an effective complement to conventional sequences of pelvic imaging, especially in oncologic patients. The addition of DWI may obviate contrast material in those with renal insufficiency or contrast material allergy.
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Antonio C
AC
Coutinho
Arun
A
Krishnaraj
Cintia E
CE
Pires
Leonardo K
LK
Bittencourt
Alexander R
AR
Guimarães
D003287:Contrast Media; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000473:pathology*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media