Publications by authors named "Gaurav Sharan"
Br J Radiol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate if adding diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to standard MRI enhances the accuracy in identifying the nature of bone tumors (benign vs. malignant).
- Four radiologists assessed 133 bone tumors twice: first without DWI data, then with it, analyzing their diagnostic performance and confidence levels.
- Results showed that while DWI did slightly improve radiologist confidence and highlighted differences in tumor types, conventional MRI alone remained sufficient for accurate diagnosis, indicating the incremental benefit of DWI is limited.
J Comput Assist Tomogr
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) on the osseous-tissue tumor reporting and data system (OT-RADS), hypothesizing that DWI enhances diagnostic accuracy and reader agreement.*
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- Using a cross-sectional approach, multiple radiologists evaluated 133 osseous tumors with DWI and OT-RADS, finding no significant improvement in interreader agreement or diagnostic performance when DWI was included.*
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- The results suggest that conventional MRI remains a reliable method for characterizing bone tumors within the OT-RADS framework, as adding DWI did not significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities.*
Article Synopsis
- Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is gaining traction in musculoskeletal radiology for its enhanced ability to diagnose and evaluate treatment responses for bone and soft tissue lesions compared to standard MRI.
- The article covers important technical aspects of DWI, tips for maximizing its effectiveness, and its application in identifying various musculoskeletal conditions like tumors, infections, arthritis, myopathy, and peripheral neuropathy.
- By understanding the concepts and case examples presented, readers can improve their imaging skills and patient management, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
