Abdominal & Pelvic MRI
MRI of the abdomen and pelvis provides detailed images of the internal organs and soft tissues within the abdominal and pelvic regions. These scans are often recommended to investigate ongoing pain, abnormal blood tests, previously identified findings, or specific organ-related symptoms. Each scan is tailored to focus on a particular organ or area, ensuring precise and clinically relevant imaging.
Pelvis (Gynae) | Abdomen | Liver | Renal | Adrenal | Pancreas | Prostate
Pelvis MRI
(Gynaecological)
This scan focuses on the female pelvic organs, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and surrounding structures. It may be recommended for:
- Pelvic pain
- Heavy or irregular bleeding
- Fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Suspected endometriosis
- Further assessment of findings from ultrasound
Pelvic MRI provides detailed imaging to help clarify diagnoses and guide treatment planning.
Abdomen MRI
An abdominal MRI assesses multiple organs in the upper and mid-abdomen, such as the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and surrounding tissues. It may be advised for:
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Abnormal blood tests
- More detailed investigation of previously detected abnormalities
- Inflammatory or structural concerns
This scan provides a comprehensive overview of abdominal organ health.
Liver MRI
A liver MRI provides highly detailed images of liver tissue and is often used for further evaluation of abnormalities detected on ultrasound or CT. It may be recommended for:
- Liver lesions or cysts
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fatty liver assessment
- Monitoring known liver conditions
Specialised MRI sequences can help accurately characterise liver findings.
Renal MRI
(Kidneys)
A renal MRI focuses specifically on the kidneys and surrounding structures. It may be recommended for:
- Kidney masses or cysts
- Blood in the urine
- Abnormal findings on other imaging
- Assessment of kidney structure
MRI helps provide detailed characterisation of kidney abnormalities.
Adrenal MRI
This scan examines the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys and produce important hormones. It may be advised for:
- Adrenal nodules or “incidentalomas”
- Hormone-related abnormalities
- Further assessment of findings seen on CT or ultrasound
MRI is particularly useful for characterising adrenal lesions.
Pancreas MRI
This scan focuses on the pancreas and surrounding structures. It may be advised for:
- Pancreatic cysts or lesions
- Ongoing upper abdominal pain
- Abnormal blood results
- Follow-up of previous imaging findings
MRI provides detailed visualisation of pancreatic tissue and ducts.
Prostate MRI
A prostate MRI provides detailed imaging of the prostate gland and surrounding tissues. It may be recommended for:
- Raised PSA levels
- Abnormal prostate examination
- Active surveillance of previous findings
- Further assessment prior to biopsy
Prostate MRI helps assess the structure of the gland and identify areas that may require closer evaluation.
