[Multiparametric MRI in hepatocellular carcinoma, part 2 : Diffusion-weighted imaging in the primary diagnostics and treatment monitoring].

In addition to morphology and tissue perfusion, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is the third pillar of multiparametric diagnostics in oncology. Due to the strong correlation between the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and cell count in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), it can be used as a surrogate marker for tumor cell quantity. Therefore, ADC effectively reflects the effects of cytoreductive treatment, such as transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and systemic chemotherapy and becomes an important clinical marker for treatment response.

[Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging for hepatocellular carcinoma, part 1 : Morphology and dynamic perfusion imaging in primary diagnostics and treatment monitoring].

Radiology plays a key role in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to identify HCC lesions. Multiparametric MRI provides detailed insights into the tumor biology through the analysis of morphology, perfusion and diffusion.

Invest in the future: "Hands-on Radiology" summer school.

Purpose: The field of radiology is currently underestimated by undergraduate medical students. The "Hands-on Radiology" summer school was established to improve radiology knowledge and interest among undergraduates. The purpose of this questionnaire survey was to analyze whether a radiological hands-on course is an effective tool to reach and motivate undergraduate students.