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Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or MRCP uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to evaluate the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct for disease. It is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation.
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Healthcare providers use magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), a contrast MRI, to diagnose pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, gallstones and bile duct problems. An MRI scanner takes images as an IV dye travels through the pancreatic and biliary systems. It’s less invasive than an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
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Who performs an MRCP?
A radiology technologist usually performs an MRCP. A radiologist (a physician who specializes in medical imaging) will also be present and read the test results. MRCP is an outpatient procedure that takes place at a medical clinic or hospital.
What types of MRI scanners are used for MRCP?
Different medical facilities use different MRI scanners. The types include: Closed-bore MRI: You lie on an examination table that slides into a large cylinder-shaped tube surrounded by a powerful circular magnet. Your head and abdomen are inside the scanner. Some closed-bore MRIs now have wider tunnel openings (wide-bore MRIs). Open-bore MRI: These MRI scanners use magnets that are above and beneath you, but the sides are open. They’re often much easier for people with claustrophobia (or other health concerns that make tight spaces uncomfortable) to tolerate. Advertisement
What happens before an MRCP?
You should follow your healthcare provider’s instructions to prepare for an MRCP. You may need to: Fast (not eat or drink) before the test. Make sure a family member or friend can drive you home after the test if you’re receiving sedation. Notify your provider of any implanted metal devices you may have, such as a joint replacement, pacemaker or cochlear implant. Remove anything that has metal, such as jewelry (including any body piercings), hearing aids and dentures. Stop taking medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as vitamins and herbal supplements. Receive a sedative as a pill or through an IV to help you relax if you have claustrophobia. Your care team may also advise closing your eyes to put you more at ease. Tell your provider if you have hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma, food allergies or are prone to hives (urticaria). These conditions may slightly increase your risk of an allergic reaction to the contrast dye.
When should I get the test results?
Your radiologist will read the imaging scans and send the results to your referring healthcare provider. It may take up to a week or two for your provider to get the test results. They’ll review the results with you. Depending on the findings, you may need surgery or a different treatment.
When should I call my healthcare provider?
You should contact your healthcare provider if you develop hives or other signs of an allergic reaction when you get home. You should also let them know if symptoms like abdominal pain worsen.
What’s the difference between an ERCP and an MRCP?
An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and MRCP check for the same pancreatic and biliary issues. An ERCP is more invasive and requires anesthesia. Gastroenterologists, doctors who specialize in digestive diseases, perform ERCPs. During the procedure, your provider: Inserts an endoscope (flexible tube with a camera and light) into your mouth and through the esophagus (food pipe) to reach the small intestine. Slides a catheter (thin, flexible tube) through the endoscope to reach the bile ducts and pancreatic ducts. Injects a dye through the catheter. Uses fluoroscopy (moving X-ray images) to view the ducts as the dye travels through them. An ERCP may take place at the same time as an upper endoscopy procedure. Your provider can also perform treatments during an ERCP. For instance, they can break up and remove stones or place stents to open blocked ducts. They can also do a biopsy to collect tissue samples for analysis. These procedures aren’t possible with an MRCP. A note from Cleveland Clinic The uncertainty of not knowing what’s happening with your body can make you uneasy. An MRCP can provide answers. This relatively low-risk contrast MRI test helps your healthcare provider detect problems like pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and gallstones. Different types of MRI scanners are available, depending on your needs and preferences. Your provider will discuss next steps with you based on your test findings. Medically Reviewed Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 11/17/2022. Learn more about our editorial process.
2022年12月2日 · How does MRCP work? MRCP is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. MRIs use strong magnets and radio waves to produce images of thin layers of tissue until the full target area is captured—for MRCP, that area is the bile and pancreatic ducts.
2023年8月16日 · An MRCP scan is a scan that uses magnetic resonance imaging to produce pictures of your liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas. Note: the information below is a general guide only. The arrangements, and the way tests are performed, may vary between different hospitals. Always follow the instructions given by your doctor or local hospital.
2021年3月4日 · A magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) scan is a medical scanning method that uses radio waves and a magnetic field to give clear images of the...
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2023年6月26日 · MRCP is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. It uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce an image of your internal organs. An MRCP test is done by a radiologist, usually at a clinic or the radiology department of a hospital.
2024年1月15日 · Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non-invasive imaging technique to visualize the intra and extrahepatic biliary tree and pancreatic ductal system. It can provide diagnostically-equivalent images to ERCP and is a useful technique in high risk patients to avoid significant morbidity. Indications.
