Synopsis

Keywords: Contrast mechanisms: Diffusion

In this talk, we will quickly recap the fundementals of diffusion and introduce the clinical applications of diffusion MRI in the brain, such as the acute ischemia, abscess, tumors, acute encephalitis, and presurgical plan. Furthermore, we will talk about the application of diffusion MRI in the prostate, in particular the Prostate Imaging Reporting And Data System (PI-RADS) for tumor identification.