Fetal MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) assessment in the evaluation of renal development: preliminary experience in normal kidneys.

作者: L. Manganaro , A. Francioso , S. Savelli , A. Tomei , F. Fierro

DOI: 10.1007/S11547-009-0382-X

关键词: Effective diffusion coefficientDiffusion MRINuclear medicineFetal mriRadiologyUltrasoundKidneyNeuroradiologyGestational ageNormal kidneysMedicine

摘要: Purpose The study aimed to investigate the correlation between apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and gestational age by applying diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in of normal fetal kidneys.

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