Diffusion MRI of the Breast

This book offers a thorough exploration of diffusion weighted imaging for breast lesions, detailing its clinical applications and future potential in patient management.

Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) has emerged as a significant modality in the management of patients with potential breast lesions. The book Diffusion MRI of the Breast serves as a comprehensive guide, focusing on every aspect of DWI in contemporary practice. It provides readers with the essential knowledge to perform clinical breast DWI, detailing how this imaging technique is currently utilized and how various breast lesions manifest on DWI scans. The insights shared by expert clinicians and physicists from around the globe cover a wide range of topics, from technical requirements and image analysis to clinical applications such as diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring, all illustrated with case examples and future developments in the field, including radiomics and artificial intelligence.

In Diffusion MRI of the Breast, the authors delve into the clinical applications of DWI, exploring its role alongside other imaging modalities. The book discusses the use of DWI in diagnosing suspicious lesions through a multiparametric protocol, its potential as an imaging biomarker for prognosis and response prediction, and its prospective use in unenhanced breast MR screening. A foundational introduction to DWI precedes a practical approach to clinical interpretation and quality assurance, addressing specific challenges and advanced techniques such as IVIM, non-Gaussian diffusion, and DTI.

Featuring over 500 high-quality images, Diffusion MRI of the Breast explains how DWI can provide valuable information regarding prognosis and prediction factors. It evaluates the current state of DWI, its capacity for managing breast cancer patients, and anticipates future advancements in this area. An enhanced eBook version is also included with the purchase, providing access to all text, figures, and references across various devices.