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

Bakir, BARIŞ; Yilmaz, Fatma; Turkay, Rustu; Ozel, SEVDA; Bilgic, Bilge; VELİOĞLU, ARZU; Saka, BÜLENT; Salmaslioglu, ARTÜR

doi:10.1148/radiol.14131565

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

Bakir B., Yilmaz F., Turkay R., Ozel S., Bilgic B., VELİOĞLU A., ...More

RADIOLOGY, vol.272, no.2, pp.438-445, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 272 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1148/radiol.14131565
Journal Name: RADIOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.438-445
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: 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.