Korean J Radiol.
2021 Jan;22(1):9-22. 10.3348/kjr.2020.0093.
Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast: Standardization of Image Acquisition and Interpretation
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- 1Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2509816
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2020.0093
Abstract
- Diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a rapid, unenhanced imaging technique that measures the motion of water molecules within tissues and provides information regarding the cell density and tissue microstructure. DW MRI has demonstrated the potential to improve the specificity of breast MRI, facilitate the evaluation of tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and can be employed in unenhanced MRI screening. However, standardization of the acquisition and interpretation of DW MRI is challenging. Recently, the European Society of Breast Radiology issued a consensus statement, which described the acquisition parameters and interpretation of DW MRI. The current article describes the basic principles, standardized acquisition protocols and interpretation guidelines, and the clinical applications of DW MRI in breast imaging.
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