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What do they look for in mri with and without contrast of the abdomen?

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Organ appear/functio: They are looking at the organs shape, size, appearance, and their ability to take up and "release" contrast.

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Answered 5/19/2017

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A member asked:

What do they look for in mri with and without contrast of the abdomen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Doe answered

Dr Chao agreed

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