What is restricted diffusion in Neuro Radiology?

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Benign cystic lesion typically located in the third ventricle that can cause intermittent hydrocephalus.

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Impaired water molecule movement appearing bright on DWI and dark on ADC maps, indicating cellular injury.

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restricted diffusion IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Impaired water molecule movement appearing bright on DWI and dark on ADC maps, i...

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