Diffusion Tensor Imaging of the Brain: Review of Clinical Applications

Overview

Journal Neuroradiology

Specialties Neurology
Radiology

Date 2004 Apr 23

PMID 15103435

Citations 146

Authors

P C Sundgren

Q Dong

D Gomez-Hassan

S K Mukherji

P Maly

R Welsh

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Abstract

We review the theoretical background to diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and some of its commoner clinical applications, such as cerebral ischemia, brain maturation and traumatic brain injury. We also review its potential use in diseases such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. The value of DTI in the investigation of brain tumors and metabolic disorders is assessed.

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