The role of kidney diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging in children

Renal DTI is a promising diagnostic tool in the assessment of microstructural renal changes and correlates with the eGFR. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the arrangement of the tracks which emanate from the renal medulla. Furthermore, diffusion of the water molecules could be carried out. This study demonstrates the usage of DTI in renal pediatric kidneys. Validations in larger cohort groups with histopathological biopsies are needed.