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Diffusion-weighted imaging in gynaecological malignancies

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is an important tool in the assessment of gynaecological malignancies, enhancing the field of tumor biology beyond where conventional imaging techniques have taken us. This review focuses on the application, benefits, limitations, and future prospects of DWI in gynaecological cancers across multiple treatment stages including diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring. This review places emphasis on three key roles of DWI namely, differentiating benign from malignant lesions, assessing tumor response to therapy, and its prognostic value. The article synthesizes findings from recent studies, provides a critical appraisal of the current evidence and also identifies gaps for future research.

Source: The Royal College of Radiologists Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.rcro.2025.100342

Authors: Pranjal, Sudarshan Rawat, Uday Damodar Patil, Rupa Ananthasivan, Balasubramanyam Shankar, Rakesh Sinha

Institutions: Manipal Hospital, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: MRI in cancer diagnosis

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,440