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http://dx.doi.org/10.13104/imri.2022.26.2.83

Acquisition and Interpretation Guidelines of Breast Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DW-MRI): Breast Imaging Study Group of Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Recommendations  

Kang, Bong Joo (Department of Radiology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
Kim, Min Jung (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital)
Shin, Hee Jung (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center)
Moon, Woo Kyung (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital)
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Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging / v.26, no.2, 2022 , pp. 83-95 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish and provide guidelines for the standardized acquisition and interpretation of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) to improve the image quality and reduce the variability of the results interpretation. The standardized protocol includes the use of high-resolution DW-MRI with advanced techniques and post-processing. The aim of the protocol is to increase the effectiveness of the medical image information exchange involved in the construction, activation, and exchange of clinical information for healthcare use. An organized interpretation form could make DW-MRIs' interpretation easier and more familiar. Herein, the authors briefly review the basic principles, optimized image acquisition, standardized interpretation guidelines, false negative and false positive cases of DW-MRI, and provide a standard interpretation form and examples of various cases to help users become more familiar with the DW-MRI.
Keywords
Breast; Magnetic resonance imaging; Guideline;
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