Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Of The Abdomen

Why It Is Done

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen is done to:

• Find problems or tumors in the abdominal organs and tissues. In some cases, MRI can tell if a tumor is noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant).
• Check lower abdominal and pelvic organs for tumors, bleeding, or problems present since birth (congenital abnormalities).
• Find a blocked tube or stones in the tube that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder (bile duct).
• Check organs and blood vessels prior to organ transplantation or surgery.