Table 7 A comparison between the DTI parameters (AD, RD, FA, ADC) of posterior optic tracts
From: Diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging of optic pathway in cases of suprasellar masses
Posterior optic tracts | Range | Mean ± S.D | t test | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AD | Cases | 1.3–2.5 | 2.20 ± 0.32 | 3.441 | 0.070 |
Control | 1.62–2.9 | 2.38 ± 0.38 | |||
RD | Cases | 0.6–1.2 | 0.96 ± 0.21 | 2.197 | 0.145 |
Control | 0.7–1.8 | 1.07 ± 0.32 | |||
FA | Cases | 0.19–0.31 | 0.24 ± 0.04 | 0.459 | 0.501 |
Control | 0.15–0.3 | 0.23 ± 0.05 | |||
ADC | Cases | 1.57–2.5 | 2.11 ± 0.32 | 1.392 | 0.244 |
Control | 1.71–3.02 | 2.23 ± 0.38 | |||