Role of Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging in the Differentiation of Benign Retroperitoneal Fibrosis from Malignant Neoplasm: Preliminary Study

• Published in: Radiology Vol. 272; no. 2; pp. 438 - 445
• Main Authors: Bakir, Baris, Yilmaz, Fatma, Turkay, Rustu, Özel, Sevda, Bilgiç, Bilge, Velioglu, Arzu, Saka, Bulent, Salmaslioglu, Artur
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2014
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Diagnosis, Differential; Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods; Humans; Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; Middle Aged; Predictive Value of Tests; Retroperitoneal Fibrosis - diagnosis; Retroperitoneal Fibrosis - pathology; Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis; Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - pathology; Retrospective Studies; Sensitivity and Specificity

To evaluate diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) features and signal intensity values at T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for differential diagnosis of benign retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) and plaque-like retroperitoneal malignant neoplasms. Institutional review board approval and informed c...