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  • Title: Diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression (DWIBS): features and potential applications in oncology.
    Author: Kwee TC, Takahara T, Ochiai R, Nievelstein RA, Luijten PR.
    Journal: Eur Radiol; 2008 Sep; 18(9):1937-52. PubMed ID: 18446344.
    Abstract:
    Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) provides functional information and can be used for the detection and characterization of pathologic processes, including malignant tumors. The recently introduced concept of "diffusion-weighted whole-body imaging with background body signal suppression" (DWIBS) now allows acquisition of volumetric diffusion-weighted images of the entire body. This new concept has unique features different from conventional DWI and may play an important role in whole-body oncological imaging. This review describes and illustrates the basics of DWI, the features of DWIBS, and its potential applications in oncology.
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