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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): An MRI uses magnetic fields, which is a different imaging type from computed tomography (CT) to produce detailed images of the body. MRI scans are very helpful when diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma. Sometimes they can be used to distinguish a benign tumor from a cancerous one. Like computed tomography (CT), a contrast agent may be injected into a patient’s vein to create a better picture. MRI scans take a longer time than a CT scan to complete.