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I had an abdominal mri with contrast, is this the same as an mrcp or do i need an mrcp for pancreas/ gall bladder evaluation?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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MRCP: These tests are not the same. The MRCP uses a special protocol to see the bile duct and the pancreas in better detail. It would not be seen this way on a regular MRI of the abdomen. If your physicians feel that you need a test specific for the bile ducts, they will order the MRCP. Good luck.

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Answered 12/4/2020

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A member asked:

I had an abdominal mri with contrast, is this the same as an mrcp or do i need an mrcp for pancreas/ gall bladder evaluation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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