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How does diffusion-weighted MRI help differentiate acute ischemia from an abscess?

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Ischemia shows restricted diffusion with high signal on DWI and low ADC; abscess shows restricted diffusion with high DWI signal and very low ADC due to pus, often with ring enhancement.

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