Does MRCP show liver?

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam that produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems, including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct.

Can MRCP detect liver damage?

It can provide the diagnostic range equivalent to the ERCP and so it can replace the ERCP in high-risk patients to avoid significant morbidity. The uses of MRCP include: Checking your liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas for gallstones, tumours, infection or inflammation.

Does MRCP show liver cirrhosis?

Background and aims: Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is often used for imaging of the biliary tree and is required by surgeons before liver transplantation. Advanced liver cirrhosis and ascites in patients however present diagnostic problems for MRCP.

Can an MRI see inside the liver?

An MRI scan produces pictures from angles all around the body and shows up soft tissues very clearly. It can show up abnormal areas in the liver.

Can MRCP detect pancreatitis?

MRCP well visualizes the pancreatic ducts distal to the sites of complete obstruction and noncommunicating pseudocysts, in contrast to ERCP. MRCP is sensitive for detecting moderate to severe pancreatitis but not for mild pancreatitis.

How do you know if you have cirrhosis of the liver?

When signs and symptoms do occur, they may include:

1. Fatigue.
2. Easily bleeding or bruising.
3. Loss of appetite.
4. Nausea.
5. Swelling in your legs, feet or ankles (edema)
6. Weight loss.
7. Itchy skin.
8. Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice)

Is MRCP better than ultrasound?

In the diagnosis of benign diseases MRCP was 100% sensitive compared to ultrasound (80.77%), which was more sensitive than CT scan (54.55%). In the diagnosis of malignant diseases, MRCP was more sensitive (95.83%) as compared to CT scan (91.67%), which was more sensitive than ultrasonography (79.17%).

What blood tests indicate cirrhosis of the liver?

What tests do doctors use to diagnose cirrhosis?

• increased levels of the liver enzymes alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
• increased levels of bilirubin.
• decreased levels of blood proteins.