Gallbladder MRI

MRI of the Gallbladder

A doctor or physician may order an MRI scan of the abdominals to take pictures of the gallbladder and nearby organs. An MRI is useful because it shows healthcare providers what tissue is normal, and what tissue is not. Many organs in your body can be seen during a quality MRI of the abdominals.

The abdominals include organs that help break down the food you eat and get rid of waste through bowel movements such as your stomach, gallbladder, intestines, liver, pancreas and spleen.

A quality MRI scan can show radiologists what may be causing your signs and symptoms and it’s important that you find the best machines and radiologists possible to receive the best imaging.

Reasons for a Gallbladder MRI:

A gallbladder MRI scan may be done to check for certain cancers or other illness. The MRI may show tissue that has cancer cells and tissue that does not have cancer cells.

A gallbladder MRI can be used to guide doctors or surgeons during a procedure, such as a biopsy. An MRI scan may be used if surgery is needed to remove a growth or lump.

A MRI scan of the gallbladder can show healthcare providers how well a treatment for a disease is working and the results of a quality MRI scan can help in the plan for the best treatment forward.

A Gallbladder MRI may help diagnose (find):

A MRI of the gallbladder can find a blocked tube preventing bile from being carried form the liver to the gallbladder.

A MRI of the gallbladder can show problems or tumors in the abdominal organs and tissues. Sometimes physicians will be able to determine whether a tumor is benign or cancerous.

A gallbladder MRI can show bleeding, abnormalities, or birth defects.

A MRI of the gallbladder can show organs and blood vessels prior to organ transplantation or surgery.

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Getting a MRI:

Find out what the experience is like and what you should expect.

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Before the MRI

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During the MRI

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After the MRI

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