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The mean kurtosis (MK) and ADC values were calculated for the cystic space. The MK values were dentigerous cyst (DC): 0.74, odontogenic keratocyst (OKC): 0.86, ranula (R): 0.13, and mucous cyst (M): 0, and the ADC values were DC: 1364 \u00d7 10\u22126 mm2\/s, OKC: 925 \u00d7 10\u22126 mm2\/s, R: 2718 \u00d7 10\u22126 mm2\/s, and M: 2686 \u00d7 10\u22126 mm2\/s. The MK values of DC and OKC were significantly higher than those of R and M, whereas their ADC values were significantly lower. One reason for the characteristic signal values in diffusion-weighted images of DC may be related to content components such as fibrous tissue and exudate cells. When imaging cystic disease in the head and neck region using SD imaging, the maximum b-value setting at the time of imaging should be limited to approximately 1200 s\/mm2 for accurate MK value calculation. 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