The best NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre, Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, for the best MRI Whole Abdomen Triple Phase. Advanced MRI technique, using a contrast MRI sequence following one another to get detailed images of organs in the abdomen. One of the advantages that people will be able to benefit from the doctor is the ability to evaluate liver lesions, abdominal masses, vascular abnormalities, and much more, which would require careful evaluation of tissue enhancement.
About MRI Whole Abdomen Triple Phase Contrast
MRI Whole Abdomen Triple Phase Contrast (3P) is a sophisticated MRI exam that helps evaluate the organs and surrounding tissues of the abdomen with the use of intravenous contrast and MRI. Multiple imaging will be performed following the contrast injection, providing each with information regarding the amount of contrast uptake, and subsequent washout, into the various tissue and lesions over time. When combined with the assessment of focal lesions and the detection of other abnormalities found in the abdomen, this aid is particularly useful. It gives a comprehensive picture of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands, biliary system, etc. It provides detailed images of abdominal organs, including the liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands, and biliary system.
What is MRI Whole Abdomen Triple Phase Contrast?
MRI is a medical technology that involves the use of magnetism to create images of a portion of the body. It is the application of a high magnetic field to radiofrequency pulses in order to produce images of the internal structures of the human body without the use of ionizing radiation. In contrast-enhanced MRI, the dye, frequently a gadolinium compound, is injected through a vein so as to highlight specific areas of tissue and abnormalities. A triple-phase contrast-enhanced examination generally includes arterial, portal venous, and delayed phases after contrast administration. All of these phases allow the evaluation of enhancement of abdominal organs and lesions. Depending on the clinical indication and organ imaged, more or less may vary.
Common Reasons
Liver Lesions: thorough assessment of any liver masses, nodules, cysts, and other areas of focal abnormalities.
Suspect, characterise selected primary or secondary liver tumours
Abdominal Masses: Any ultrasound or CT scan performed that revealed an unusual mass or abnormality that required an additional workup or a repeat exam with MRI.
Further assessment of liver changes ( abnormality) and/or potential complications, chronic liver disease.
Renal Masses / Characterization of Renal Masses and other abnormalities.
Liver and Biliary anomalies - Assessment.
Follow-up imaging: If a contrast-enhanced MRI is recommended to check on any noted area of change or treatment-related lesions.
Conditions Evaluated
Liver Lesions and Tumours
In particular, it allows the assessment of focal liver lesions, especially with triple-phase contrast-enhanced MRI. Tissue enhancement on the arterial and portal venous phases may vary, which can help differentiate the various liver anomalies and help identify them.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Multiphasic contrast-enhanced MRI can help detect and characterise hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), particularly in patients at high risk, by assessing features such as arterial-phase hyperenhancement and washout. Findings are interpreted using established imaging criteria, such as LI-RADS, where applicable. It is included under current imaging criteria and clinical documentation of the patient.
Liver Metastases
MRI may also be helpful to detect and characterize suspected liver metastasis if a liver cancer is suspected to have spread from another part of the body. CE sequences will give you more clues as to the lesion appearance and size.
Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
The examination may provide a clue to the morphology of the liver and select focal lesions as well as some complications of chronic liver disease. Results are interpreted based on the clinical history and results of the laboratory tests.
Pancreatic Abnormalities
MRI has the potential to assess the pancreas for some masses, cysts, inflammation, and other structural abnormalities. Contrast-enhanced imaging may provide additional information about tissue enhancement patterns and help characterise pancreatic lesions.
Kidney and Adrenal Lesions
The examination might identify certain abnormal changes in the kidneys and adrenal glands. Contrast-enhanced images might provide details regarding the enhancement of lesions and how they interact with surrounding structures.
Biliary System Abnormalities
MRI is useful to investigate certain abnormalities of the liver and biliary tree masses and structural changes. When more detailed information about the bile ducts is required, then other special sequences can be utilized.
Abdominal Vascular Abnormalities
Contrast-enhanced imaging can provide the following: selected vascular abnormalities, inter-relationship of abdominal lesions and adjacent blood vessels.
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre, providing advanced Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology services with convenience of ease in single location. Attention to patient comfort, safety and reporting, consistency of imaging protocols, highly qualified radiology staff, and the use of state-of-the-art MRI equipment enhance the imaging services.
Book Your MRI Whole Abdomen Triple Phase Contrast
When your physician or other professional health care provider has recommended that you have an MRI Whole Abdomen Triple Phase Contrast performed, please make your appointment at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Take on board prescription and any previous ultrasound, CT or MRI reports as well as other medical information available. Inform the MRI staff if there has been previous use of contrast, kidney issues, or the presence of any medical devices to be brought into the MRI before an MRI exam.
Test information: Fasting for 4–6 hours.
Reporting: Within 24 hours*
Fasting for 4–6 hours is required before the examination. Follow the instructions provided by the diagnostic centre regarding food and fluid intake.
Carry your doctor's prescription, previous ultrasound, CT, or MRI reports, and relevant medical records for comparison.
Inform the MRI staff if you have kidney disease, reduced kidney function, diabetes, liver disease, or any other significant medical condition.
Inform the staff about any previous allergic reaction to MRI contrast agents or other injectable contrast materials.
Tell the MRI team if you have a pacemaker, metallic implant, surgical clips, cochlear implant, or any other medical device. All implants and devices must be screened for MRI safety before entering the scan room.
Inform the staff if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
Share details of all medicines you are currently taking. Do not stop any prescribed medication unless advised by your doctor.
Remove jewellery, watches, hairpins, hearing aids, and other metallic or electronic objects before entering the MRI room.
Wear comfortable clothing without metal components. You may be asked to change into a hospital gown.
Inform the staff if you experience claustrophobia, difficulty lying flat, or difficulty holding your breath.
Follow the instructions given by the radiographer regarding breathing and breath-holding during image acquisition, as movement can affect image quality.
जांच से पहले 4–6 घंटे तक उपवास रखना आवश्यक है। भोजन और पानी के सेवन के संबंध में डायग्नोस्टिक सेंटर द्वारा दिए गए निर्देशों का पालन करें।
डॉक्टर की पर्ची, पिछली Ultrasound, CT या MRI रिपोर्ट और अन्य संबंधित मेडिकल रिकॉर्ड साथ लेकर आएं।
यदि आपको किडनी की बीमारी, किडनी की कार्यक्षमता में कमी, डायबिटीज, लिवर की बीमारी या कोई अन्य महत्वपूर्ण स्वास्थ्य समस्या है, तो MRI स्टाफ को पहले से बताएं।
यदि आपको पहले MRI Contrast या किसी अन्य इंजेक्शन वाले Contrast से एलर्जी या रिएक्शन हुआ है, तो इसकी जानकारी दें।
यदि आपके शरीर में Pacemaker, Metallic Implant, Surgical Clips, Cochlear Implant या कोई अन्य मेडिकल डिवाइस लगा है, तो MRI जांच से पहले इसकी जानकारी दें। MRI रूम में जाने से पहले सभी डिवाइस की सुरक्षा की जांच की जाएगी।
यदि आप गर्भवती हैं, गर्भावस्था की संभावना है या शिशु को स्तनपान करा रही हैं, तो स्टाफ को बताएं।
आप जो भी दवाएं ले रहे हैं, उनकी जानकारी दें। डॉक्टर की सलाह के बिना कोई भी निर्धारित दवा बंद न करें।
MRI रूम में प्रवेश करने से पहले Jewellery, घड़ी, Hairpins, Hearing Aids और अन्य धातु या इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वस्तुएं हटा दें।
आरामदायक कपड़े पहनें जिनमें धातु के बटन या अन्य धातु के हिस्से न हों। आवश्यकता पड़ने पर आपको हॉस्पिटल गाउन दिया जा सकता है।
यदि आपको बंद जगह से घबराहट होती है, सीधे लेटने में परेशानी होती है या सांस रोकने में कठिनाई होती है, तो MRI स्टाफ को बताएं।
इमेजिंग के दौरान Radiographer द्वारा सांस लेने और कुछ समय के लिए सांस रोकने के निर्देश दिए जा सकते हैं। बेहतर इमेज प्राप्त करने के लिए इन निर्देशों का पालन करें।
The patient is asked to lie comfortably on the MRI table, usually in a supine position (lying on the back).
The abdomen is positioned appropriately, and a dedicated MRI coil is placed over the area being examined to obtain detailed images.
Initial MRI images are acquired before contrast administration to evaluate the abdominal organs and surrounding structures.
An intravenous cannula is placed in a vein, usually in the arm, for the administration of gadolinium-based contrast material.
The contrast agent is injected through the cannula, and additional images are acquired at different time intervals after injection.
The examination generally includes arterial, portal venous, and delayed contrast phases, depending on the clinical indication and imaging protocol.
The patient may be instructed to hold their breath briefly during certain image sequences to reduce motion and improve image clarity.
Images of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, adrenal glands, biliary system, and other abdominal structures are obtained according to the examination protocol.
Once image acquisition is complete, the radiographer checks the images for quality and confirms that the required sequences have been obtained.
The patient is assisted off the MRI table, and the intravenous cannula is removed when appropriate.
The acquired images are reviewed by the radiologist, who prepares the report based on the imaging findings and available clinical information.
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