Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

If you have kidney problems, or you have an allergy to the CT contrast, you will likely have a MRI exam sometime in your evaluation. MRI, like CT, is used to better define something seen on Ultrasound. MRI uses magnets and radiowaves to look at the structures inside your body. Like ultrasound and CT, we will be looking at your liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and the vessels important to the liver. We will also be able to see your bowel and any abnormal fluid collections.