Role of Diffusion Weighted MRI in Characterization of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Tumors

Abstract

Background: Magnetic Resonance Imaging is the method of choice for the diagnostic work-up of soft tissue tumors.It is the modality of choice to evaluate such masses, because of its excellent soft tissue contrast. Aim of Study:To assess the efficacy of Diffusion weighted MRI in characterization of musculoskeletal soft tissue tumors. Conclusion:Based on the current study, DWI-MRI considered the method of choice for the characterization of muscul oskel etal STTs; however, DW-MRI with ADC mapping is a rapidly, valuable, non-invasive, non-contrast tool for reliably differentiating between benign and malignant STTs.It's recommended to perform such study in large sample of patients and in more centers to confirm the great values of DWI-MRI in evaluation of such lesions.