The differential diagnostic value of APT combined with Gd-BOPTA in IMCC and SHHM.

Motivation: IMCC and SHHM have similarities in imaging manifestations, are prone to confusion, and the treatment methods are different, once misdiagnosed, it seriously affects the patient's treatment and prognosis. Goal(s): This study aims to explore the differential diagnostic value of amide proton transfer (APT) combined with Gd-BOPTA in IMCC and SHHM. Approach: Retrospective analysis, normality testing, logistic regression, ROC analysis, and other methods were used for the study. Results: APT, LLR, and LSIR have significance in the differential diagnosis of IMCC and SHHM. When combined with LLR and LSIR, APT improves the differential efficiency. Impact: This study helps to more accurately distinguish IMCC from SHHM, thus adopting the correct treatment method, which is of great help to the treatment and prognosis of patients.