Test·CPT 74183
MRI abdomen with gadolinium
Order as
MRI abdomen; with and without gadolinium
CPT
74183
- Strengths
- For characterization of liver, renal or hepatic lesions. Very good for detection of hepatocellular CA/ characterization of discovered liver lesions of uncertain etiology.
- Limitations
- In general CT is better for detection or workup of bowel and solid visceral (non-liver) abnormalities or for general screening.
- Contraindications
- 1) Standard MR questionaire as to contraindicated implanted devices, surgery, etc.; 2) Gadolinium will be dose-adjusted dependent upon creatinine clearance. It will not be given with CrCl <30 due to risk of NSF.
Patient preparation
None.
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§Suggested for
Incidental liver lesion - initial characterizationPalpable abdominal massSuspected small bowel obstructionAcute abdominal painSuspected pyelonephritisIncidental adrenal noduleIndeterminate renal lesion.> 3 days of pain/symptoms. Suspected postoperative abscess.Suspected renal stone. Flank pain.Unexplained weight loss. Suspected neoplasm. Chronic symptoms.