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Can an abdominal mri detect gallbladder or pancreatitis issues?

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Yes but not routine: but much simpler and less methods are available , rarely MRI also used for such problem if sono CT are not conclusive as an additional measure.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 5/26/2014

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