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Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the normal Apperent Difussion Coefficient (ADC) values of the parotid gland in relation to age and gender.
Methods: Fifty female and 50 male patients of the same age were retrospectively analyzed. After inspecting the parotid glands of patients from the same age range, measurements were made using a 30 mm2 Region of Interest (ROI) in the superficial region. The research was conducted by a single radiologist.
Results: There is no difference between average ages of men and women (P = .844). There was no difference between mean ADC values of men and women (P = .715). The average ADC for the entire group was 1069.1 ± 89.5 mm2/s.
Conclusion: In our study, the average ADC for the entire group was 1069.1 ± 89.5 mm2. If these values are considered in accordance with the device, technique, age, and gender and used as a reference, hypocellular formations can be anticipated above this value and hypercellular formations below this value.
Cite this article as: Kazcı Ö, Ece B. Magnetic resonance imaging assessment of normal ADC values of the parotid gland. Current Research in MRI, 2023;2(1):16-18.