Table 1:

ADC map analysis of salivary gland tumors

DiagnosisNo. of PatientsADCs (× 10−3 mm2/s)
Extremely LowLowIntermediateHigh
Benign2223 ± 2613 ± 1133 ± 2130 ± 23*
    Pleomorphic adenoma11014554
    Warthin tumor105022208
    Papillary cystadenoma1096428
Malignant936 ± 4141 ± 3220 ± 194 ± 8*
    Mucoepidermoid carcinoma2977140
    Adenoid cystic carcinoma21174133
    Salivary duct carcinoma11064260
    Adenocarcinoma12442323
    Lymphoma298200
    Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma15353822
  • Note:—ADC indicates apparent diffusion coefficient.

    Data are proportions of each of the areas having an indicated ADC level relative to the maximum tumor area on ADC maps and are expressed as means or means ± S.E.

  • * Statistically significant (P < 0.001, Mann-Whitney U test).