DWI as an imaging biomarker for bladder cancer

Soichiro Yoshida*, Taro Takahara, Thomas C. Kwee, Yuma Waseda, Shuichiro Kobayashi, Yasuhisa Fujii

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. DWI has been increasingly applied in the management of bladder cancer. In this article, we discuss the role of DWI as an imaging biomarker for bladder cancer. CONCLUSION. The DWI signal is derived from the motion of water molecules, which represents the physiologic characteristics of the tissue of interest. The emerging evidence highlights the utility of DWI for bladder cancer detection and characterization. DWI is a potentially useful tool to individualize treatment strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1218-1228
Number of pages11
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume208
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Biomarker
  • DWI
  • MRI
  • Urinary bladder neoplasms

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'DWI as an imaging biomarker for bladder cancer'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this