Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Characterization of Focal Liver Masses: Impact of Parallel Imaging (SENSE) and b Value

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of parallel imaging (sensitivity encoding [SENSE] technique) on diffusion-weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging, compare DW imaging techniques with 2 different b values for characterization of focal hepatic lesions, and determine apparent diffusion coefficient cutoff values.