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Can an abdominal mri show if a gallbladder is diseased?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: depending on the disease and type of MRI performed. If the MRI was not tailored to look at the gallbladder/biliary tree, it might not help much.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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