Diffusion-Weighted MRI as a Quantitative Imaging Biomarker in Colon Tumors.

Peter Obel OttoMartina Kastrup LoftSøren Rafael Rafaelsen Malene Roland Vils Pedersen

Published in: Cancers (2023)

Quantitative DW-MRI is potentially useful for determining whether a colonic tumor is benign or malignant. Mucinous colon cancer shows less diffusion restriction when compared to non-mucinous colon cancer, a potential pitfall.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
diffusion weighted
high resolution
magnetic resonance imaging
low grade
magnetic resonance
computed tomography
diffusion weighted imaging
risk assessment
human health
ulcerative colitis