Upper GI 2017

DW-MRI

• Diffusivity of water molecules within tissue – Does not require injection of contrast medium – High cellular density =  diffusivity – Reduced diffusivity is seen as low ADC • Proven in detecting malignant disease in endometrium and cervix • Evaluating response to radiotherapy

Tamai K et al, JMRI, 2007 McVeigh P et al, Eur Radiol 2008 Harry et al, Gyn Oncol 2008