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MRI Abdomen with Urography
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Understanding MRI Abdomen with Urography
What is MRI Abdomen with Urography?
MRI Abdomen With MR Urography produces detailed pictures of kidneys, ureter & bladder using magnetic waves. The test is used to evaluate urinary tract obstruction, hematuria, and other congenital abnormality. The examination is radiation free and beneficial in pediatric or pregnant patients.
What is MRI Abdomen with Urography used for?
- To detect the blood flow pattern in the abdominal area for any blockage of the arteries which supplies blood to the kidney, liver and spleen
- To diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm (aorta enlargement at the abdomen region)
- To monitor conditions of the kidney / liver after its transplantation
- To evaluate fatty liver syndrome and cirrhosis of the liver (alcoholic or non alcoholic)
- To diagnose hydronephrosis (swelling of the kidney which results in urine backflow), stone in the kidney / ureter / urinary bladder or gall stones (in the gall bladder)
- To monitor the extent of abnormal tumor growth in the intestines, liver, pancreas, ureter, adrenal gland, gall bladder and kidney
- To find out the presence of blood in the urine (hematuria) and presence of any kidney/bladder stones
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