Woo Young Kang, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Joon Woo Lee MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Heung Sik Kang MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jinyoung Lee MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a promising imaging tool for evaluating the spinal cord microstructure by tracing water molecular diffusion. Our institution had diverse experiences with DTI and we would like to share our experiences. The major teaching points of this exhibit are: 1. To understand the principles and limitations of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). 2. To describe the potential clinical applications of DTI in the assessment of the spinal cord disease.

1. The concept and principles of DTI 2. Display of DTI data; diffusion anisotropy indices and fiber tractography 3. Demonstration of clinical applications -Normal spinal cord and various pathologic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord tumor (astrocytoma, ependymoma, hemangioblastoma), acute transverse myelitis, cervical myelopathy, spinal cord injury and postop state -Illustration of imaging findings on conventional MRI and DTI 4. Limitations of DTI in spinal cord 5. Summary and Take-home message  

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Kang, W, Lee, J, Kang, H, Lee, J, The Current and Future of “Diffusion Tensor Imaging” for Spine; an Overview of Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Spinal Cord.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012773.html