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FIG 3. Whole-tumor ROI analysis for gliomas.

A, GE rCBV, which is sensitive to total blood volume, is significantly correlated with tumor grade (n = 72).

B, Conversely, SE rCBV, which is sensitive to microvascular blood volume, is not significantly correlated with tumor grade (n = 67).

C, {Delta}R2*/{Delta}R2 ratio, an index of mVD, is significantly correlated with tumor grade (n = 67).