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Abstract #4147

Whole-Body Diffusion-Weighted MRI: Spectrum of Pitfalls, Unusual Cases, Unexpected Findings and Artifacts

Anwar R. Padhani1, Hemmy K. Sokhi1, Andres Gogbashian1

1Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Knowledge of the spectrum of pitfalls, unexpected and unusual findings and artifacts on whole body diffusion imaging will enable image support scientists, technologists and radiologists to effectively use this emerging clinical technique for disease detection and response assessments in patients with known cancers.

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