Post Lumpectomy MRI: Using Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI) to Distinguish Benign from Malignant Tissues

Frederick Kelcz¹, Kendra S. Hain¹

We reviewed diffusion imaging results in post lumpectomy patients and preliminary results show a consisent ADC value in the benign range, despite persistent, occasionly concerning enhancement. DWI may be of great value in ruling in benignancy when differentiating enhancing scar from malignancy.