MRCP

Also known as Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

At the time of the MRI you might be asked to remove any metallic coins, jewelry, metal wrist watches, metallic keys, dentures or hearing aids as the MRI uses strong magnetic fields
Tell your radiologist if you have metallic implants like pacemaker, cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, neuro-stimulator, surgical staples/clips or drug implants
Pregnant women should inform their doctor about their pregnancy before going for MRI
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.

Understanding MRCP

What is MRCP?

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a specialized MRI technique to evaluate the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct. MRCP scan is used to diagnose blockages caused by gallstones, severe abdominal pain and inflammation or tumor in the bile duct. It also helps in diagnosis of pancreatitis.

It is a non invasive technique hence preferred over other invasive procedures such as ERCP.

What is MRCP used for?

To diagnose stones presence in the gall bladder, bile duct, pancreas, pancreatic duct, liver
To detect pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas which causes abdominal pain)
To find out any obstruction due to presence of the gall stones
To detect infections of the bile ducts like cholangitis

MRCP

Understanding MRCP

What is MRCP?

What is MRCP used for?

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