Hidefumi Fujisawa MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Kota Watanabe MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kazuya Matsunari, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sho Funaki, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Noriko Niiya, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tamio Kushihashi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The aim of this exhibit is: To review the diffusion weighted MR imaging (DWI) with various chest disorders including pulmonary, mediastinum, and chest wall. To discuss whether DWI is useful on chest disorders. To show the clinical utility cases of DWI and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values in the diagnosis.

Characterof DWI on chest radiology Review of imaging findings CT and conventional MRI DWI ADC map Sample cases Low ADC value cases　 High ADC value cases Differential points between cystic and solid tumors on DWI DWI findings of the tumor recurrence or not Distinguishing point of benign and malignant tumors Distinguishing findings of necrotic tumor and abscess Decision in treatment effect using ADC values    Future directions and summary

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Fujisawa, H, Watanabe, K, Matsunari, K, Funaki, S, Niiya, N, Kushihashi, T, Clinical Advantages of the Diffusion Weighted MR Imaging on Chest Disorders: When and How Useful?.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14013252.html