Mapping early tumor response to radiotherapy using diffusion kurtosis imaging.

Mohammed GoryawalaEric A MellonHyunsuk ShimAndrew A Maudsley

Published in: The neuroradiology journal (2022)

This pilot study, although preliminary in nature, showed significant changes in AD and AK maps, with kurtosis derived AK maps showing an increased sensitivity in mapping early changes in the active tumor regions.

Keyphrases

high resolution
early stage
high density
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation induced
locally advanced
photodynamic therapy