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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen
Why It Is Done
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen is done to:
- Find problems or tumors in the
Reference abdominal organs Opens New Window Reference
Opens New Window and tissues. In some cases, MRI can
tell if a tumor is noncancerous (benign) or cancerous
(malignant). - Check lower abdominal and pelvic organs for tumors, bleeding, or problems present since birth (congenital abnormalities).
- Find a blocked tube or stones in the tube that carry Reference bile Opens New Window from the liver to the gallbladder (bile duct).
- Check organs and blood vessels prior to organ transplantation or surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference December 9, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Paul D. Traughber, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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