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The MRI findings may include nodular appearance, splenomegaly and [[ascites]] in case of [[portal hypertension]] in patients with [[hepatic cirrhosis]]. | The MRI findings may include nodular appearance, splenomegaly and [[ascites]] in case of [[portal hypertension]] in patients with [[hepatic cirrhosis]]. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Hepatitis B MRI |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]
MRI
MRI in patients with hepatitis B may be done to:
- Exclude biliary obstruction
- To assess for hepatic cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
The MRI findings may include nodular appearance, splenomegaly and ascites in case of portal hypertension in patients with hepatic cirrhosis.
