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A member asked:

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

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

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

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/23/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes.: MRCP is tailored to evaluate the biliary and pancreatic ducts. To specifically evaluate for liver or pancreatic tumors, intravenous contrast and different technical parameters are required. MRCP might detect a tumor, but it is not sufficient to rule one out.

Answered 12/23/2019

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