Guideline decision tool · Radiology
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DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC) — free guideline decision tool

Compute ADC from two b-values or enter it directly, get rADC against a reference tissue, and compare with literature thresholds for prostate, breast and acute ischemia. Instant, browser-side.

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Computed locally — no data uploaded. For licensed clinicians.
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Guideline-based

Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.

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Runs in your browser

No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.

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Data stays local

Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Low b-value0 s/mm²
Signal at low b820
High b-value800 s/mm²
Signal at high b310
Or lesion ADC directly0.85 ×10⁻³ mm²/s
OrganProstate

→ADC0.850×10⁻³ mm²/s

  • ADC:0.850 ×10⁻³ mm²/s = 850 µm²/s (entered)
  • Reference cue:750–900 µm²/s: suspicious range (PI-RADS scoring remains visual)
  • Caveat:ADC depends on b-value pair, field strength, vendor and ROI placement; validate thresholds on local scanners.

Common questions

What is DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC)?

Compute ADC from two b-values or enter it directly, get rADC against a reference tissue, and compare with literature thresholds for prostate, breast and acute ischemia. Instant, browser-side.

How is DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC) calculated? What is the core formula?

ADC = ln(S_low/S_high)/(b_high − b_low); rADC = lesion ADC / reference ADC.

When is DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC) used?

Quantitative DWI reporting, research measurements and cross-scanner comparison.

What are the key clinical points for DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC)?

ADC = ln(S1/S2)/(b2 − b1). Prostate 750–900 µm²/s. Breast ~1.30×10⁻³ mm²/s. Ischemic core <620 µm²/s.

What are the limits and cautions when using DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC)?

For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.

Does DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?

Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.

How is DWI / ADC Calculator & Reference Values (with rADC) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?

Inputs: Low b-value 0 s/mm², Signal at low b 820, High b-value 800 s/mm², Signal at high b 310, Or lesion ADC directly 0.85 ×10⁻³ mm²/s, Organ Prostate → Result: ADC 0.850 ×10⁻³ mm²/s(ADC: 0.850 ×10⁻³ mm²/s = 850 µm²/s (entered), Reference cue: 750–900 µm²/s: suspicious range (PI-RADS scoring remains visual), Caveat: ADC depends on b-value pair, field strength, vendor and ROI placement; validate thresholds on local scanners.)

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Compute ADC from two b-values or enter it directly, get rADC against a reference tissue, and compare with literature thresholds for prostate, breast and acute ischemia. Instant, browser-side.

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