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ArticleBMC medical imaging2025

The relevance of placenta MRI diffusion-derived vessels density and morphological features in diagnosing placenta accreta spectrum.

Tao Lu, Dian-Qi Yao, Ben-Heng Xiao, Wei Sheng, Meining Chen, Yì Xiáng J Wáng

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Tao Lu *Department of Radiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China. 345248302@qq.com.
Dian-Qi YaoDepartment of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Ben-Heng XiaoDepartment of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Wei ShengMR Research Collaboration, Siemens Healthineers Ltd, Chengdu, China.
Meining ChenMR Research Collaboration, Siemens Healthineers Ltd, Chengdu, China.
Yì Xiáng J Wáng *Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China. 345248302@qq.com.

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Chengdu Municipal Science and Technology Program 2024-YF05-01160-SN
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Abstract

objectivesMRI morphological features are postulated to represent PAS (placenta accreta spectrum), while diffusion-derived vessel density (DDVD) computed from a simple diffusion MRI protocol is a new imaging biomarker representing perfusion. This study aims to explore the relevance of DDVD and MRI morphological features in diagnosing PAS.

methodsWe enrolled 86 patients with PAS and 40 pregnant women without PAS. Each case underwent intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI sequence with 11 b-values. DDVD was the signal difference between b = 0 and b = 50 s/mm

resultsDDVDr(placenta) and DDVDr(interface) were significantly higher in patients with severe PAS (median, 1.194 and 1.230) than those in non-PAS (1.024 and 1.016, both p < 0.001). T2 dark bands and abnormal intraplacental vascularity were identified as predictors for all-inclusive PAS and severe PAS. DDVDr(interface) was significantly higher in patients manifested with T2 dark bands and abnormal intraplacental vascularity (median, 1.242 vs. 1.116, 1.230 vs. 1.126 p < 0.05). When DDVDr(interface) and the MRI morphological features were combined for predicting all-inclusive PAS and severe PAS, the AUC reached 0.894 and 0.916, respectively.

conclusionThe combination of placenta MRI diffusion-derived vessels density and qualitative can be used for the accurate prediction of PAS.

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Diffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingPlacentaPlacenta AccretaAdultFemaleHumansPregnancyROC CurveYoung AdultDiffusion-derived vessel densityDiffusion-weighted MRIPerfusionPlacentaPlacenta accreta spectrum disorders

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PMCPMC12100846

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