Keywords: Liver, Body
Motivation: Streamlining the number of b-values in MRI scans for hepatocellular carcinoma can significantly enhance diagnostic efficiency.
Goal(s): To identify the minimal b-value pairs that correspond with comprehensive diffusion model parameters, potentially simplifying future scanning protocols.
Approach: Employed MRI diffusion parameters across 11 b-values in 35 patients, comparing IVIM, DKI, and CTRW metrics with sADC values derived from varied b-value combinations.
Results: Discovered specific b-value pairs that closely matched the diffusion parameters of comprehensive models, suggesting a possible reduction in required b-values for accurate diagnosis.
Impact: This study could substantially refine MRI protocols, improving tumor characterization and grading while ensuring data quality with fewer b-values.
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