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01-09-2008 | Magnetic Resonance
Diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression (DWIBS): features and potential applications in oncology
Authors:
Thomas C. Kwee, Taro Takahara, Reiji Ochiai, Rutger A. J. Nievelstein, Peter R. Luijten
Published in:
European Radiology
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Issue 9/2008
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Abstract
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.