Ken Yamaguchi MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Takahiko Nakazono MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tomoyuki Noguchi, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ryoko Egashira MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hiroyuki Abe MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Seno Medical Instruments, Inc

Hiroyuki Irie MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yukiko Hara MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tetsuyoshi Hirai MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1: To review the current breast diffusion MRI (principles including image acquisiton, b factor, ADC value, fat suppression and current clinical value) 2: To introduce new breast diffusion MRI techniques including diffusion tensor imaging (principles and comparison with standard diffusion techniques) , readout-segmented echo-planar imaging (principles and comparison with standard diffusion techniques) and diffusion weighted imaging of axillary lymph node 3: To demonstrate the clinical value of these new breast diffusion MRI techniques  

Content Organization 1: The principle and clinical value of current breast diffusion MRI 2: Introductions and prospects of new breast diffusion MRI techniques   2-1: Breast diffusion tensor imaging   2-2: Breast diffusion MRI based on readout-segmented echo-planar imaging   2-3: Diffusion MRI of the axillary lymph node  

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Yamaguchi, K, Nakazono, T, Noguchi, T, Egashira, R, Abe, H, Irie, H, Hara, Y, Hirai, T, Introductions of Current and New Breast Diffusion MRI Techniques: Potential Alternative to Contrast-enhanced MRI Technique.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004136.html