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This imaging technique can complement molecular pathology by correlating imaging findings with molecular markers and genetic profiles, potentially enhancing the understanding of tumor behavior and aiding in the formulation of targeted therapeutic strategies. The present study aimed to investigate the molecular properties of diffuse glioma based on DTI sequences. Methods: A total of 27 patients with diffuse glioma (in accordance with the WHO 2021 classification) were investigated using preoperative DTI sequences. The study was conducted using the tractography software DSI Studio (Hou versions 2025.04.16). Following the preprocessing of the raw data, volumes of the arcuate fasciculus (AF), frontal aslant tract (FAT), inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus (IFOF), superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF), and uncinate fasciculus (UF) were reconstructed, and fractional anisotropy (FA) was derived. Molecular pathological examination was conducted to assess the presence of EGFR amplifications. Results: The mean age of patients was 56 \u00b1 13 years, with 33% females. EGFR amplification was observed in 8\/27 (29.6%) of cases. Following correction for multiple comparisons, FA in the left AF (p = 0.025) and in the left FAT (p = 0.020) was found to be significantly lowered in EGFR amplified glioma. In the right language network, however, no statistically significant changes were observed. Conclusions: EGFR amplification may be associated with lower white matter integrity of left hemispheric language tracts, possibly impairing neurological function and impacting surgical outcomes. 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