Technique of diffusion weighted imaging and its application in stroke

Enzhong Li M.D.; Jie Tian; Ying Han; Huifang Wang; Wu Li; Huiguang He

doi:10.1117/12.480276

2 May 2003 Technique of diffusion weighted imaging and its application in stroke

Enzhong Li M.D., Jie Tian, Ying Han, Huifang Wang, Wu Li, Huiguang He

Proceedings Volume 5031, Medical Imaging 2003: Physiology and Function: Methods, Systems, and Applications; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.480276
Event: Medical Imaging 2003, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

To study the application of diffusion weighted imaging and image post processing in the diagnosis of stroke, especially in acute stroke, 205 patients were examined by 1.5 T or 1.0 T MRI scanner and the images such as T1, T2 and diffusion weighted images were obtained. Image post processing was done with "3D Med System" developed by our lab to analyze data and acquire the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) map. In acute and subacute stage of stroke, the signal in cerebral infarction areas changed to hyperintensity in T2- and diffusion-weighted images, normal or hypointensity in T1-weighted images. In hyperacute stage, however, the signal was hyperintense just in the diffusion weighted imaes; others were normal. In the chronic stage, the signal in T1- and diffusion-weighted imaging showed hypointensity and hyperintensity in T2 weighted imaging. Because ADC declined obviously in acute and subacute stage of stroke, the lesion area was hypointensity in ADC map. With the development of the disease, ADC gradually recovered and then changed to hyperintensity in ADC map in chronic stage. Using diffusion weighted imaging and ADC mapping can make a diagnosis of stroke, especially in the hyperacute stage of stroke, and can differentiate acute and chronic stroke.

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Enzhong Li M.D., Jie Tian, Ying Han, Huifang Wang, Wu Li, and Huiguang He "Technique of diffusion weighted imaging and its application in stroke", Proc. SPIE 5031, Medical Imaging 2003: Physiology and Function: Methods, Systems, and Applications, (2 May 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.480276

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