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

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead
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Trauma Surgery 52 years experience
Highly unlikely: That said there is never a never or an always in medicine. Given your age doubtful
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Dr. Michael Gabor
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
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.
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