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Overview: 

MRI may be used for detection and characterization of lesions in the cirrhotic level is based on T2 signal, diffusion, and contrast enhancement characteristics. Because there is no ionizing radiation in the exam, many images with different contrasts can be obtained of the cirrhotic liver, thereby increasing the sensitivity and specificity of the exam.

Note that if an exam is specified as a pre-transplant evaluation, reporting will conform to specific UNOS guidelines.

Non-Stanford Referring Physician Order Form: 
PDF icon Diffuse liver disease (Cirrhosis/HCC evaluation) abdominal MRI order
PDF icon Liver pre-transplant MRI order form
Sample Epic Order: 
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References: 
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Service Lines: 
GI Oncology
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Hepatobiliary
Liver Surgery
Solid Organ Transplant
Vascular Interventional

Last modified Mon, 23 Apr, 2012 at 18:41