MRI of the internal organs includes the lung apecis superiorly and covers the entire pelvis inferiorly. The scan is done to assess size and appearance of your internal organs, detect abnormal growths, look for signs of inflammation or infection and evaluate blood flow to the organs or to rule out other pathology.
MRI generates a three-dimensional study of the scanned region that accurately shows organ morphology, developmental abnormalities.
Organs that can be scanned:
- Cardiac MRI
- Angioplasty
- Heart (same as Cardiac)
- Kidneys
- Liver and Bile Ducts
- Ovarian
- Pancreatic
- Prostate
- Spleen
- Stress Cardiac MRI
- Uterine
- Scrotum
- Bladder
- Ureters
- Abdominal lymph nodes
Contrast (dye)
Some symptoms and illnesses can be hard to detect even on a MRI scan and require injection of dye (contrast) before or during the scan.
It is particularly helpful in the following conditions:
- Tumours
- Inflammation
- Blood vessels
- Distinguishing between scar tissue and normal organ tissue
The injection is considered very safe for most and you will complete a safety questionnaire detailing your medical history before. The contrast agent (dye) is Gadolinium based and most of it is removed by your kidneys within the next day.
Read more about Gadolinium contrast dye
| Scan Type |
|---|
| Cardiac MRI |
| Heart MRI |
| Kidneys and adrenal glands MRI |
| Liver, gallbladder and bile ducts MRI |
| Ovaries MRI |
| Pancreas MRI |
| Prostate MRI |
| Spleen MRI |
| Stress cardiac MRI |
| Uterine MRI |