MRI Liver Without Contrast
MRI Protocol
Abdomen
Indications
Detection and characterization of liver lesions, such as cysts, hemangiomas, or malignant tumors. Dynamic contrast helps differentiate between different types of lesions.
Sequences
| Sequence | Contrast |
|---|---|
| AX T1 IN/OP | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 ART | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 PORT | Pre-contrast |
| AX T1 DELAY | Pre-contrast |
| COR T2 | Pre-contrast |
| AX T2 FS | Pre-contrast |
| AX DWI | Pre-contrast |
Related Clinical Scenarios
Liver lesion, <1cm, incidental finding on noncontrast MRI, chronic liver disease
Liver lesion, <1cm, incidental finding on noncontrast or single phase CT, chronic liver disease
Liver lesion, <1cm, incidental finding on US, chronic liver disease
Liver lesion, <1cm, indeterminate on noncontrast MRI, hx of extrahepatic malignancy
Liver lesion, <1cm, indeterminate on noncontrast or single phase CT, hx of extrahepatic malignancy