Recent advancements in endoscopy equipment have facilitated endoscopists’detection of neoplasms in the oral cavity and pharyngolaryngeal regions.In particular,image-enhanced endoscopy using narrow band imaging or blu...Recent advancements in endoscopy equipment have facilitated endoscopists’detection of neoplasms in the oral cavity and pharyngolaryngeal regions.In particular,image-enhanced endoscopy using narrow band imaging or blue laser imaging play an integral role in the endoscopic diagnosis of oral and pharyngolaryngeal cancers.Despite these advancements,limited studies have focused on benign lesions that can be observed during esophagogastroduodenoscopy in the oral and pharyngolaryngeal regions.Therefore,this mini-review aimed to provide essential information on such benign lesions,along with representative endoscopic images of dental caries,cleft palate,palatal torus,bifid uvula,compression by cervical osteophytes,tonsil hyperplasia,black hairy tongue,oral candidiasis,oral and pharyngolaryngeal ulcers,pharyngeal melanosis,oral tattoos associated with dental alloys,retention cysts,papilloma,radiation-induced changes,skin flaps,vocal cord paresis,and vocal fold leukoplakia.Whilst it is imperative to seek consultation from otolaryngologists or dentists in instances where the diagnosis cannot be definitively ascertained by endoscopists,the merits of attaining foundational expertise pertaining to oral and pharyngolaryngeal lesions are unequivocal.This article will be a valuable resource for endoscopists seeking to enhance their understanding of oral and pharyngolaryngeal lesions.展开更多
Objective:To determine whether endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) can rapidly distinguish among lung cancer,tuberculosis and sarcodosis,and to explore its sensitivity and spec...Objective:To determine whether endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) can rapidly distinguish among lung cancer,tuberculosis and sarcodosis,and to explore its sensitivity and specificity.Methods:Clinical data of patients with enlarged mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy who underwent EBUS-TBNA at our hospital between September 1,2012 and June 30,2015 for were retrospectively analyzed.The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,and negative predicted value [including 95% confidence interval (CI)] were calculated..Results:A total of 299 lymph nodes from 201 patients underwent EBUS-TBNA were selected and no serious complications occurred.EBUS-TBNA showed a sensitivity of 87.9% (124/141) (95% CI:81%-92%),a specificity of 100.0% (124/124) (95% CI:97%-100%),and a negative predicted value of 41.3% (95% CI:23%-61%) in the detection of lung cancer.The sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis of mediastinal tuberculosis lymphadenitis were 72.4% (21/29) (95% CI:53%-87%) and 100.0% (95% CI:82%-100%);while sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis of sarcoidosis were 71.4% (5/7) (95% CI:29%-96%) and 100.0% (95% CI:91%-100%).Conclusions:The sensitivity and specificity of EBUS-TBNA do not significantly differ for a diagnosis of lung cancer versus tuberculosis or sarcodosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND:CA19-9 is a carbohydrate tumor-associated antigen which is frequently upregulated in pancreatobiliary neoplasia.However,it may also be elevated in patients with jaundice in the absence of a tumor due to bil...BACKGROUND:CA19-9 is a carbohydrate tumor-associated antigen which is frequently upregulated in pancreatobiliary neoplasia.However,it may also be elevated in patients with jaundice in the absence of a tumor due to biliary obstruction,and in other non-hepato-pancreatico-biliary conditions.This study aimed to evaluate whether CA19-9 levels could accurately differentiate between benign and malignant pancreatobiliary disease.METHODS:All patients referred to a single surgeon for investigation of pancreaticobiliary disease in 2003 in whom a firm diagnosis had been established were included.For malignant disease,a histological diagnosis was required but for benign disease a firm radiological diagnosis was deemed adequate.The patients were divided into 4 categories:pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PCa);cholangiocarcinoma(CCa);chronic pancreatitis(CP)and biliary calculous disease(Calc).Bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels corresponding to the point of assessment of CA19-9 were also noted.RESULTS:Final diagnoses were made of pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PCa,n=73),cholangiocarcinoma(CCa,n=19),ampullary carcinoma(Amp,n=7),neuroendocrine carcinoma(Neu,n=4),duodenal carcinoma(Duo,n=3),chronic pancreatitis(CP,n=115),and biliary calculous disease(Calc,n=27).Median CA19-9 levels(U/ml)were:PCa,653;CCa,408;Duo,403;Calc,27;CP,19;Neu,10.5;Amp,8(reference range:0-37).The CA19-9 levels were significantly greater for malignant than for benign disease,could differentiate PCa from CCa/Duo,and were significantly higher in unresectable than in resectable PCa.The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value(PPV)and negative predictive value(NPV)for CA19-9 were 84.9%,69.7%,67.7%and 86.1%,respectively.A ROC analysis provided an area under the curve for CA19-9 of 0.871(0.820-0.922),giving an optimal CA19-9 of 70.5 U/ml for differentiating benign from malignant pathology.Using this cut-off,the sensitivity was 82.1%,while specificity,PPV and NPV improved to 85.9%,81.3%and 86.5%,respectively.When standard radiology was included(US/ CT/MRCP)in the decision process,the results improved to 97.2%,88.7%,86.6%,and 97.7%.For benign disease,the CA19-9 correlated directly with the serum bilirubin,but for malignant disease,CA19-9 levels were elevated independent of the bilirubin level.CONCLUSIONS:CA19-9 is useful in the differentiation of pancreatobiliary disease and when using an optimized cut-off and combining with routine radiology,the diagnostic yield is improved significantly,thus stressing the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to pancreatobiliary disease.展开更多
AIM To assess the value of combined acoustic radiation force impulse(ARFI) imaging, serological indexes and contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions. METHODS Pati...AIM To assess the value of combined acoustic radiation force impulse(ARFI) imaging, serological indexes and contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions. METHODS Patients with liver lesions treated at our hospital were included in this study. The lesions were divided into either a malignant tumor group or a benign tumor group according to pathological or radiological findings. ARFI quantitative detection, serological testing and CEUS quantitative detection were performed and compared. A comparative analysis of the measured indexes was performed between these groups. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curves were constructed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of ARFI imaging, serological indexes and CEUS, alone or in different combinations, in identifying benign and malignant liver lesions. RESULTS A total of 112 liver lesions in 43 patients were included, of which 78 were malignant and 34 were benign. Shear wave velocity(SWV) value, serum alpha-fetoprotein(AFP) content and enhancement rate were significantly higher in the malignant tumor group than in the benign tumor group(2.39 ± 1.20 m/s vs 1.50 ± 0.49 m/s, 18.02 ± 5.01 ng/m L vs 15.96 ± 4.33 ng/m L, 2.14 ± 0.21 d B/s vs 2.01 ± 0.31 d B/s; P < 0.05). The ROC curve analysis revealed that the areas under the curves(AUCs) of SWV value alone, AFP content alone, enhancement rate alone, SWV value + AFP content, SWV value + enhancement rate, AFP content + enhancement rate and SWV value + AFP content + enhancement rate were 85.1%, 72.1%, 74.5%, 88.3%, 90.4%, 82.0% and 92.3%, respectively. The AUC of SWV value + AFP content + enhancement rate was higher than those of SWV value + AFP content and SWV value + enhancement rate, and significantly higher than those of any single parameter or the combination of any two of parameters.CONCLUSION The combination of SWV, AFP and enhancement rate had better diagnostic performance in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions than the use of any single parameter or the combination of any two of parameters. It is expected that this would provide a tool for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant liver lesions.展开更多
BACKGROUND Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma(PMPM)is an extremely rare malignant tumor,and it is difficult to diagnose definitively before death.We present a case in which PMPM was diagnosed at autopsy.We con...BACKGROUND Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma(PMPM)is an extremely rare malignant tumor,and it is difficult to diagnose definitively before death.We present a case in which PMPM was diagnosed at autopsy.We consider this case to be highly suggestive and report it here.CASE SUMMARY A 78-year-old male presented with transient loss of consciousness and falls.The transient loss of consciousness was considered to result from complications of diastolic dysfunction due to pericardial disease,fever with dehydration,and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.Ultrasound cardiography(UCG)and computed tomography showed cardiac enlargement and high-density pericardial effusion.We considered pericardial disease to be the main pathogenesis of this case.Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and gadolinium contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images showed thick staining inside and outside the pericardium.Pericardial biopsy was considered to establish a definitive diagnosis,but the patient and his family refused further treatment and examinations,and the patient was followed conservatively.We noticed a thickening of the pericardium and massive changes in the pericardium on UCG over time.We performed an autopsy 60 h after the patient died of pneumonia.Giemsa staining of the autopsy tissue showed an epithelial-like arrangement in the pericardial tumor,and immunostaining showed positive and negative factors for the diagnosis of PMPM.Based on these findings,the final diagnosis of PMPM was made.CONCLUSION PMPM has a poor prognosis,and early diagnosis and treatment are important.The temporal echocardiographic findings may provide a clue for the diagnosis of PMPM.展开更多
目的探讨动态对比增强磁共振成像(dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging,DCE-MRI)定量参数联合小视野弥散加权成像在甲状腺良恶性结节鉴别中的应用价值。材料与方法收集2022年1月至2023年10月于滨州医学院附属医院诊...目的探讨动态对比增强磁共振成像(dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging,DCE-MRI)定量参数联合小视野弥散加权成像在甲状腺良恶性结节鉴别中的应用价值。材料与方法收集2022年1月至2023年10月于滨州医学院附属医院诊治并经手术病理证实为甲状腺结节的患者38例(52个结节),将其分为良性结节组和恶性结节组。术前患者均行3.0 T MRI扫描,包括常规MRI、小视野弥散加权成像(b值取0、800 s/mm^(2))和DCE-MRI检查,并测量其表观弥散系数(apparent diffusion coefficient,ADC)值和DCE-MRI定量参数,包括对比剂容积转运常数(volume transport constant,K^(trans))、速率常数(rate constant,K_(ep))、血管外细胞外间隙容积分数(extravascular extracellular volume fraction,V_(e))。对甲状腺良恶性结节组的ADC、K_(ep)、V_(e)、K^(trans)采用独立样本t检验分析,以P<0.05为差异有统计学意义,后将差异有统计学意义的变量进行逐步logistic回归模型分析,得到甲状腺良恶性结节的独立预测因素,并绘制受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析ADC、K^(trans)独立诊断模型及ADC与K^(trans)联合诊断模型的诊断效能。结果良性结节组平均ADC值、K^(trans)值、K_(ep)值分别为(1.659±0.370)×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s、(0.427±0.214)min^(-1)、(0.966±0.225)min^(-1),恶性结节组平均ADC值、K^(trans)值、K_(ep)值分别为(1.182±0.195)×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s、(0.178±0.073)min^(-1)、(0.600±0.248)min^(-1)。良性结节组的ADC、K^(trans)、K_(ep)值均高于恶性结节组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.001)。经过独立样本t检验及逐步logistic回归分析显示,ADC值和K^(trans)差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),是鉴别甲状腺结节良恶性的独立预测因子。单独ADC值曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.915、单独K^(trans)值AUC为0.827。ADC值与K^(trans)联合诊断模型AUC为0.973,较二者单独应用明显增高,联合诊断模型诊断效能最高。经DeLong检验,联合诊断模型与单独K^(trans)诊断差异存在统计学意义(P<0.05)。ADC值与K^(trans)联合诊断模型在鉴别甲状腺良恶性结节中敏感度为97.3%,较ADC、K^(trans)更高,特异度为84.6%,较ADC值更高。结论ADC值和K^(trans)是鉴别甲状腺良恶性结节的重要参数,两者联合诊断可提高临床诊断准确性,为术前诊断提供重要依据。展开更多
Objective To investgate the value of various parameters obtained from monoexponential,biexponential,and stretched exponential diffusion-weighted imaging models in the differential diagnosis of breast lesions.Methods A...Objective To investgate the value of various parameters obtained from monoexponential,biexponential,and stretched exponential diffusion-weighted imaging models in the differential diagnosis of breast lesions.Methods A retrospective study was performed in 54 patients with pathologically confirmed malignant tumors(n=30),benign lesions(n=34)and normal fibroglandular展开更多
文摘Recent advancements in endoscopy equipment have facilitated endoscopists’detection of neoplasms in the oral cavity and pharyngolaryngeal regions.In particular,image-enhanced endoscopy using narrow band imaging or blue laser imaging play an integral role in the endoscopic diagnosis of oral and pharyngolaryngeal cancers.Despite these advancements,limited studies have focused on benign lesions that can be observed during esophagogastroduodenoscopy in the oral and pharyngolaryngeal regions.Therefore,this mini-review aimed to provide essential information on such benign lesions,along with representative endoscopic images of dental caries,cleft palate,palatal torus,bifid uvula,compression by cervical osteophytes,tonsil hyperplasia,black hairy tongue,oral candidiasis,oral and pharyngolaryngeal ulcers,pharyngeal melanosis,oral tattoos associated with dental alloys,retention cysts,papilloma,radiation-induced changes,skin flaps,vocal cord paresis,and vocal fold leukoplakia.Whilst it is imperative to seek consultation from otolaryngologists or dentists in instances where the diagnosis cannot be definitively ascertained by endoscopists,the merits of attaining foundational expertise pertaining to oral and pharyngolaryngeal lesions are unequivocal.This article will be a valuable resource for endoscopists seeking to enhance their understanding of oral and pharyngolaryngeal lesions.
基金grants from the National Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.81260010,81460006).
文摘Objective:To determine whether endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) can rapidly distinguish among lung cancer,tuberculosis and sarcodosis,and to explore its sensitivity and specificity.Methods:Clinical data of patients with enlarged mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy who underwent EBUS-TBNA at our hospital between September 1,2012 and June 30,2015 for were retrospectively analyzed.The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,and negative predicted value [including 95% confidence interval (CI)] were calculated..Results:A total of 299 lymph nodes from 201 patients underwent EBUS-TBNA were selected and no serious complications occurred.EBUS-TBNA showed a sensitivity of 87.9% (124/141) (95% CI:81%-92%),a specificity of 100.0% (124/124) (95% CI:97%-100%),and a negative predicted value of 41.3% (95% CI:23%-61%) in the detection of lung cancer.The sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis of mediastinal tuberculosis lymphadenitis were 72.4% (21/29) (95% CI:53%-87%) and 100.0% (95% CI:82%-100%);while sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis of sarcoidosis were 71.4% (5/7) (95% CI:29%-96%) and 100.0% (95% CI:91%-100%).Conclusions:The sensitivity and specificity of EBUS-TBNA do not significantly differ for a diagnosis of lung cancer versus tuberculosis or sarcodosis.
文摘BACKGROUND:CA19-9 is a carbohydrate tumor-associated antigen which is frequently upregulated in pancreatobiliary neoplasia.However,it may also be elevated in patients with jaundice in the absence of a tumor due to biliary obstruction,and in other non-hepato-pancreatico-biliary conditions.This study aimed to evaluate whether CA19-9 levels could accurately differentiate between benign and malignant pancreatobiliary disease.METHODS:All patients referred to a single surgeon for investigation of pancreaticobiliary disease in 2003 in whom a firm diagnosis had been established were included.For malignant disease,a histological diagnosis was required but for benign disease a firm radiological diagnosis was deemed adequate.The patients were divided into 4 categories:pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PCa);cholangiocarcinoma(CCa);chronic pancreatitis(CP)and biliary calculous disease(Calc).Bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels corresponding to the point of assessment of CA19-9 were also noted.RESULTS:Final diagnoses were made of pancreatic adenocarcinoma(PCa,n=73),cholangiocarcinoma(CCa,n=19),ampullary carcinoma(Amp,n=7),neuroendocrine carcinoma(Neu,n=4),duodenal carcinoma(Duo,n=3),chronic pancreatitis(CP,n=115),and biliary calculous disease(Calc,n=27).Median CA19-9 levels(U/ml)were:PCa,653;CCa,408;Duo,403;Calc,27;CP,19;Neu,10.5;Amp,8(reference range:0-37).The CA19-9 levels were significantly greater for malignant than for benign disease,could differentiate PCa from CCa/Duo,and were significantly higher in unresectable than in resectable PCa.The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value(PPV)and negative predictive value(NPV)for CA19-9 were 84.9%,69.7%,67.7%and 86.1%,respectively.A ROC analysis provided an area under the curve for CA19-9 of 0.871(0.820-0.922),giving an optimal CA19-9 of 70.5 U/ml for differentiating benign from malignant pathology.Using this cut-off,the sensitivity was 82.1%,while specificity,PPV and NPV improved to 85.9%,81.3%and 86.5%,respectively.When standard radiology was included(US/ CT/MRCP)in the decision process,the results improved to 97.2%,88.7%,86.6%,and 97.7%.For benign disease,the CA19-9 correlated directly with the serum bilirubin,but for malignant disease,CA19-9 levels were elevated independent of the bilirubin level.CONCLUSIONS:CA19-9 is useful in the differentiation of pancreatobiliary disease and when using an optimized cut-off and combining with routine radiology,the diagnostic yield is improved significantly,thus stressing the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to pancreatobiliary disease.
基金Supported by Yangpu District Health and Family Planning Commission,Yangpu District Science and Technology Commission,No.YP15M18Research Project of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning,No.201540032
文摘AIM To assess the value of combined acoustic radiation force impulse(ARFI) imaging, serological indexes and contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions. METHODS Patients with liver lesions treated at our hospital were included in this study. The lesions were divided into either a malignant tumor group or a benign tumor group according to pathological or radiological findings. ARFI quantitative detection, serological testing and CEUS quantitative detection were performed and compared. A comparative analysis of the measured indexes was performed between these groups. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curves were constructed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of ARFI imaging, serological indexes and CEUS, alone or in different combinations, in identifying benign and malignant liver lesions. RESULTS A total of 112 liver lesions in 43 patients were included, of which 78 were malignant and 34 were benign. Shear wave velocity(SWV) value, serum alpha-fetoprotein(AFP) content and enhancement rate were significantly higher in the malignant tumor group than in the benign tumor group(2.39 ± 1.20 m/s vs 1.50 ± 0.49 m/s, 18.02 ± 5.01 ng/m L vs 15.96 ± 4.33 ng/m L, 2.14 ± 0.21 d B/s vs 2.01 ± 0.31 d B/s; P < 0.05). The ROC curve analysis revealed that the areas under the curves(AUCs) of SWV value alone, AFP content alone, enhancement rate alone, SWV value + AFP content, SWV value + enhancement rate, AFP content + enhancement rate and SWV value + AFP content + enhancement rate were 85.1%, 72.1%, 74.5%, 88.3%, 90.4%, 82.0% and 92.3%, respectively. The AUC of SWV value + AFP content + enhancement rate was higher than those of SWV value + AFP content and SWV value + enhancement rate, and significantly higher than those of any single parameter or the combination of any two of parameters.CONCLUSION The combination of SWV, AFP and enhancement rate had better diagnostic performance in distinguishing between benign and malignant liver lesions than the use of any single parameter or the combination of any two of parameters. It is expected that this would provide a tool for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant liver lesions.
文摘BACKGROUND Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma(PMPM)is an extremely rare malignant tumor,and it is difficult to diagnose definitively before death.We present a case in which PMPM was diagnosed at autopsy.We consider this case to be highly suggestive and report it here.CASE SUMMARY A 78-year-old male presented with transient loss of consciousness and falls.The transient loss of consciousness was considered to result from complications of diastolic dysfunction due to pericardial disease,fever with dehydration,and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.Ultrasound cardiography(UCG)and computed tomography showed cardiac enlargement and high-density pericardial effusion.We considered pericardial disease to be the main pathogenesis of this case.Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and gadolinium contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images showed thick staining inside and outside the pericardium.Pericardial biopsy was considered to establish a definitive diagnosis,but the patient and his family refused further treatment and examinations,and the patient was followed conservatively.We noticed a thickening of the pericardium and massive changes in the pericardium on UCG over time.We performed an autopsy 60 h after the patient died of pneumonia.Giemsa staining of the autopsy tissue showed an epithelial-like arrangement in the pericardial tumor,and immunostaining showed positive and negative factors for the diagnosis of PMPM.Based on these findings,the final diagnosis of PMPM was made.CONCLUSION PMPM has a poor prognosis,and early diagnosis and treatment are important.The temporal echocardiographic findings may provide a clue for the diagnosis of PMPM.
文摘目的探讨动态对比增强磁共振成像(dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging,DCE-MRI)定量参数联合小视野弥散加权成像在甲状腺良恶性结节鉴别中的应用价值。材料与方法收集2022年1月至2023年10月于滨州医学院附属医院诊治并经手术病理证实为甲状腺结节的患者38例(52个结节),将其分为良性结节组和恶性结节组。术前患者均行3.0 T MRI扫描,包括常规MRI、小视野弥散加权成像(b值取0、800 s/mm^(2))和DCE-MRI检查,并测量其表观弥散系数(apparent diffusion coefficient,ADC)值和DCE-MRI定量参数,包括对比剂容积转运常数(volume transport constant,K^(trans))、速率常数(rate constant,K_(ep))、血管外细胞外间隙容积分数(extravascular extracellular volume fraction,V_(e))。对甲状腺良恶性结节组的ADC、K_(ep)、V_(e)、K^(trans)采用独立样本t检验分析,以P<0.05为差异有统计学意义,后将差异有统计学意义的变量进行逐步logistic回归模型分析,得到甲状腺良恶性结节的独立预测因素,并绘制受试者工作特征(receiver operating characteristic,ROC)曲线分析ADC、K^(trans)独立诊断模型及ADC与K^(trans)联合诊断模型的诊断效能。结果良性结节组平均ADC值、K^(trans)值、K_(ep)值分别为(1.659±0.370)×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s、(0.427±0.214)min^(-1)、(0.966±0.225)min^(-1),恶性结节组平均ADC值、K^(trans)值、K_(ep)值分别为(1.182±0.195)×10^(-3)mm^(2)/s、(0.178±0.073)min^(-1)、(0.600±0.248)min^(-1)。良性结节组的ADC、K^(trans)、K_(ep)值均高于恶性结节组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.001)。经过独立样本t检验及逐步logistic回归分析显示,ADC值和K^(trans)差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),是鉴别甲状腺结节良恶性的独立预测因子。单独ADC值曲线下面积(area under the curve,AUC)为0.915、单独K^(trans)值AUC为0.827。ADC值与K^(trans)联合诊断模型AUC为0.973,较二者单独应用明显增高,联合诊断模型诊断效能最高。经DeLong检验,联合诊断模型与单独K^(trans)诊断差异存在统计学意义(P<0.05)。ADC值与K^(trans)联合诊断模型在鉴别甲状腺良恶性结节中敏感度为97.3%,较ADC、K^(trans)更高,特异度为84.6%,较ADC值更高。结论ADC值和K^(trans)是鉴别甲状腺良恶性结节的重要参数,两者联合诊断可提高临床诊断准确性,为术前诊断提供重要依据。
文摘Objective To investgate the value of various parameters obtained from monoexponential,biexponential,and stretched exponential diffusion-weighted imaging models in the differential diagnosis of breast lesions.Methods A retrospective study was performed in 54 patients with pathologically confirmed malignant tumors(n=30),benign lesions(n=34)and normal fibroglandular