Q: which one of this 2 non-invasing imaging tests is better in detecting and diagnosing a very small <3mm pancreatic body cyst: abdominal mri with contrast or mrcp with contrast? i heard the best is ercp, but is invasive(through mouth).just curious .

MRCP: Both the MRCP and MRI abdominal with contrast are magnetic imaging tests. The MRCP focuses all of the imaging on the bile ducts, liver and pancreas, whereas the MRI abdominal scans the full abdomen. They can be done at the same time. The ERCP allows the doctor to perform a treatment as well as diagnose, such as remove a stone that is blocking the bile duct or dilate a narrowed duct. I

Q: could an mrcp mri miss pancreatic and /or liver cancer?

Highly unlikely: That said there is never a never or an always in medicine. Given your age doubtful

Q: is a mrcp scan without contrast of the liver/pancreas sufficient to diagnose cancer, cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis or separate organ mri required?

Reassurance : This is good and appropriate test for diagnosis all diseases that you mention.

Q: what are the chances an ultrasound, mri/mrcp, ercp, and ct scans or imaging miss advanced liver cancer?

If it is tailored: For liver mass, and technically adequate(i.e. no artifacts that might obscure anatomy), it would be nearly impossible to miss a large liver tumor.

Q: what are the differences between an mri, mra and mrcp?

What is studied: Mri (magnetic resonance imaging) looks at tissues/organs. Mra (magnetic resonance arteriogram) looks at arteries, for example to evaluate for an aneurysm. Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) looks at the biliary system (involving pancreas, gall bladder, liver).

Question 1

is there a difference between an mrcp and a 3d mri of the abdomen/liver?

Accepted Answer

MRCP: could be considered a type of 3D MRI, which is a more general term.

Question 2

i'm having an "mri abdomen w/wo iv and mrcp." it's how the order reads. how long will the procedure last & will i enter the machine head 1st. or feet?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Mri scans typically take 40-60 minutes, but there are many factors that determine the length of time.  How the study is protocoled and the machine itself.  Most scans imaging the torso are done with feet into the  scanner first.

Question 3

does an mrcp mri also show other abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the: particular technical factors, it may show all or most of the intrabdominal organs, but not optimally since the sequences are specifically tailored for MRCP

Question 4

i had an abdominal mri with contrast, is this enough to evaluate gall bladder and pancreas or do i need an mrcp?

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3D with MRCP better: Accurate diagnosis of acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) is of outmost importance because clearance of lithiasis [gallbladder and common bile duct (CBD)] rules out recurrence...The new imaging technique 3D sequence with MIP and volume rendered images add more diagnostic accuracy and hence increase the superiority of MRCP for the diagnosis of biliary obstruction pathologies over all other imaging.

Question 5

i had an abdominal mri with contrast, is this the same as an mrcp or do i need an mrcp for pancreas/ gall bladder evaluation?

Accepted Answer

MRCP: These tests are not the same. The MRCP uses a special protocol to see the bile duct and the pancreas in better detail. It would not be seen this way on a regular MRI of the abdomen. If your physicians feel that you need a test specific for the bile ducts, they will order the MRCP. Good luck.

Question 6

which one of this 2  non-invasing imaging tests is better in detecting and diagnosing a very small <3mm pancreatic body cyst: abdominal mri with contrast or mrcp with contrast? i heard the best is ercp, but is invasive(through mouth).just curious .

Accepted Answer

MRCP: Both the MRCP and MRI abdominal with contrast are magnetic imaging tests.  The MRCP focuses all of the imaging on the bile ducts, liver and pancreas, whereas  the MRI abdominal scans the full abdomen.  They can be done at the same time.  The ERCP allows the doctor to perform a treatment as well as diagnose,  such as remove a stone that is blocking the bile duct or dilate a narrowed duct.  I

Question 7

could an mrcp mri miss pancreatic and /or liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: That said there is never a never or an always in medicine.  Given your age doubtful

Question 8

is a mrcp scan without contrast of the liver/pancreas sufficient to diagnose cancer, cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis or separate organ mri required?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance : This is good and appropriate test for diagnosis all diseases that you mention.

Question 9

what are the chances an  ultrasound, mri/mrcp, ercp, and ct scans or imaging miss advanced liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

If it is tailored: For liver mass, and technically adequate(i.e. no artifacts that might obscure anatomy), it would be nearly impossible to miss a large liver tumor.

Question 10

what are the differences between an mri, mra and mrcp?

Accepted Answer

What is studied: Mri (magnetic resonance imaging) looks at tissues/organs.  Mra (magnetic resonance arteriogram) looks at arteries, for example to evaluate for an aneurysm.  Mrcp (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) looks at the biliary system (involving pancreas, gall bladder, liver).

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I'm having an "mri abdomen w/wo iv and mrcp." it's how the order reads. how long will the procedure last & will i enter the machine head 1st. or feet?

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Does an mrcp mri also show other abdominal organs?

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I had an abdominal mri with contrast, is this enough to evaluate gall bladder and pancreas or do i need an mrcp?

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I had an abdominal mri with contrast, is this the same as an mrcp or do i need an mrcp for pancreas/ gall bladder evaluation?

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Which one of this 2 non-invasing imaging tests is better in detecting and diagnosing a very small <3mm pancreatic body cyst: abdominal mri with contrast or mrcp with contrast? i heard the best is ercp, but is invasive(through mouth).just curious .

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Could an mrcp mri miss pancreatic and /or liver cancer?

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Is a mrcp scan without contrast of the liver/pancreas sufficient to diagnose cancer, cirrhosis, chronic pancreatitis or separate organ mri required?

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What are the chances an ultrasound, mri/mrcp, ercp, and ct scans or imaging miss advanced liver cancer?

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