Hemolytic anemia MRI scan
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Shyam Patel [2]
Overview
MRI of the spleen can also be useful to assess for splenomegaly in cases of hemolytic anemia. However, this is a far more costly test compared to ultrasound or CT.
MRI scan
- MRI of the spleen can also be useful to assess for splenomegaly in cases of hemolytic anemia. However, this is a far more costly test compared to ultrasound or CT.[1]
- If ultrasound or CT are unavailable or nondiagnostic, MRI can be considered.
- MRI can also accurately assess the size of the liver.
References
- ↑ Orphanidou-Vlachou E, Tziakouri-Shiakalli C, Georgiades CS (2014). "Extramedullary hemopoiesis". Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 35 (3): 255–62. doi:10.1053/j.sult.2013.12.001. PMID 24929265.