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what does  a mrcp scan show?

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Several things: An mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that can evaluate the pancreas (mass, pancreatitis), bile ducts (stones, abnormal size/appearance), gallbladder (stones, mass), and liver.  It's most used to look for a stone in the common bile duct.  In addition, other organs including the spleen, adrenals, kidneys, and stomach/bowel are identified.

Question 2

how does this mrcp test work?

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MRCP: Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that evaluates the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver.  It requires no intravenous contrast.  The MRI tech will take images while you lay in the scanner.  You will hear loud banging noises from the scanner.

Question 3

what is done during a  mrcp test?

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MRCP: Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that evaluates the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver.  It requires no intravenous contrast.  The MRI tech will take images while you lay in the scanner.  You will hear loud banging noises from the scanner.

Question 4

what is an mrcp, and how does it work?

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Gallstones: Mrcp is an MRI test used mainly to look for gallstones trapped in the ducts leading from the gallbladder to the stomach and inside of the liver.  In a simple sense it is a computer enhanced method to look for such stones without doing a more invasive procedure called an ercp.  Can also be used to look for cancers/other lesions that put pressure on the bile ducts of the liver/ductal narrowings.

Question 5

what is an mrcp? what can it diagnose?

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MRCP: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non invasive way to diagnose diseases of the biliary tree and the pancreatic ducts.  It is done using an MRI machine and requires no injections or sedation (usually).  ERCP is the invasive method using a scope  inserted  into the mouth into the small bowel, requiring sedation and a skilled physician with expertise in the procedure .

Question 6

what is it like to have an mrcp test done?

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MRCP: Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a type of MRI scan that evaluates the pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver.  It requires no intravenous contrast.  The MRI tech will take images while you lay in the scanner.  You will hear loud banging noises from the scanner.

Question 7

what are the differences between frcp and mrcp?

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Fluoroscopy vs MRI: I am assuming frcp and ERCP are the same. These stand for fluoroscopic/endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and allow for the evaluation of the pancreatic and common bile ducts. If necessary a stent can be placed during this procedure, biopsy perfromed or stones removed. Mrcp is the MRI equivalent and allows for diagnosis of ductal abnormalities without the ability to treat.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: mrcp?

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Bile duct MRI: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (mrcp) uses a strong magnet to obtain images of the biliary and pancreatic ducts.  It is an alternative to the more invasive endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) done with an endoscope.  Mrcp can be used to visualize gallstones, bile duct narrowing and  the structures surrounding the bile ducts. For more information: radiologyinfo.Org.

Question 9

can you please tell me how mrcp and frcp differ?

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Question 10

what is a hida scan and an mrcp test?

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Liver tests: A hida scan is a scan where a medicine that is taken up and excreted by you liver is tagged with a radioactive particle that can be captured on a monitor. It measures if you havea bile blockage or leak. An mrcp is an MRI that looks at your bile and pancreatic ducts. It is a noninvasive way to avoid a endoscopic  retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ercp).

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