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Could an mrcp mri miss pancreatic and /or liver cancer?
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Highly unlikely: That said there is never a never or an always in medicine. Given your age doubtful
Answered 2/23/2017
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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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