Apparent diffusion coefficient for differentiation between extra-nodal lymphoma and squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Akira BabaRyo KurokawaMariko KurokawaRoberto Rivera-de ChoudensAshok Srinivasan

Published in: Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987) (2024)

This study highlights the value of quantitative assessment of ADC for objective and reliable differentiation between extra-nodal lymphoma and squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck. Conclusions should be interpreted with caution due to heterogeneity in the study data.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
diffuse large b cell lymphoma
lymph node
diffusion weighted imaging
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
locally advanced
computed tomography
machine learning
big data
radiation therapy
data analysis
contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted