Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Synonyms

Diffusion MRI

Diffusion MRIs

Diffusion Weighted MRI

MRI, Diffusion Weighted

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diffusion

A diagnostic technique that incorporates the measurement of molecular diffusion (such as water or metabolites) for tissue assessment by MRI. The degree of molecular movement can be measured by changes of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) with time, as reflected by tissue microstructure. Diffusion MRI has been used to study BRAIN ISCHEMIA and tumor response to treatment.