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MRI Abdomen With DiffuSIon

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI

Overview

What is MRI Abdomen With DiffuSIon?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen is used to visualise the organs of the abdomen which includes the stomach, intestine, gall bladder, base of the lungs, liver and spleen. This is a radiationless test which uses strong magnetic and radio waves to create detailed multiple images. The images captured during the MRI scan can be stored on an electronic device and printed on a film. You may be asked to take an oral solution of the radio-contrast agent or be given the same in an injectable form for better images.

Why is MRI Abdomen With DiffuSIon done?

To look for the presence of any suspected mass or enlargement of the stomach, kidney, liver, pancreas or spleen
To further evaluate any abnormal finding in the liver function tests or kidney function tests
To diagnose the cause of any abdominal pain or swelling
To diagnose the presence of abdominal aortic aneurysm (enlargement of the aorta in the abdominal area) or to look for any signs of calcification in the aorta
To evaluate the diseases of the kidney for eg: any infection or swelling (hydronephrosis), kidney stones or tumors
To evaluate the diseases of the liver, for eg: infections, fatty liver, cirrhosis
To look for suspected bile duct obstruction, diseases of the gall stone or presence of gall stones
To detect the presence of any suspected tumors (abnormal growth) in liver, kidney, spleen or other abdominal organs
To look for enlarged lymph nodes in the abdomen