Brief Answer: I agree with your Gastroenterologist. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us I agree with your Gastroenterologist. Contrast CT Scan of abdomen for pancreatic pathology is more informative than MRI of abdomen. CT scan provides detail images of pancreatic pathology and its relationship to the surrounding structures such as major blood vessels around the pancreas.This is the limitation of MRI as compared to CT Scan. Volume rendering technique of CT Scan give very clear images. Detail information is very important in proper treatment planning of pancreas. In general for pancreatic study,MRI is less useful as compared to a CT scan and it is advised only in special circumstances. There are no serious radiation concern during contrast CT scan of abdomen. It is far below the recommended level of maximum allowable radiation.So,you don't concern about radiation. Now a days,Spiral CT technique causes much less radiation dose as compared to previous CT Scan machines. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Brief Answer: Please find detail answer below. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing back Yes,MRI is ideal for soft tissue imaging.In abdominal pathology choice of MRI or CT Scan depend upon organ involved and probable diagnosis. Initially,Ultrasound is done for screening.It is very sensitive for hepatobiliary diseases. If there is any abnormality in USG then further investigations like CT Scan or MRI is done . MRI is ideal for pelvic diseases,adrenal pathology,hepatic diseases,lymph node assessment,invasion to surrounding structures etc. Whereas CT scan is more informative in pancreatic,renal pathology,lesions that contain calcifications etc. So,choice of investigation varies depending upon condition. Main problem with MRI in pancreatic pathology is assessment of surrounding blood vessels.MRI will not miss any anatomical part. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Brief Answer: Please find detail answer below. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing back Yes,Contrast CT Scan of abdomen is better than contrast MRI for assessment of blood vessels surrounding the pancreas. Initially you don't need MRI for fatty liver.Ultrasound is very sensitive for this condition.Besides this management doesn't get affected.Findings of USG are comparable with MRI in fatty liver disease. You can have elastography.This is done for assessing elasticity of liver cells.If elastography scoring is high,then there is more propensity of getting converted into cirrhosis. During USG fatty liver doesn't generally interfere with assessment of other conditions like tumour etc. Definitely MRI is needed in selected cases. You don't worry.Most of the cases of fatty liver are reversible.You need to change your diet and life style. You should increase your physical activity and do brisk walking and exercise. You should take lot of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Avoid saturated & trans fat,fried food,red meat,high fat milk products. Use olive oil for cooking. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you take these things. You should take restricted amount of salt in your diet. You need few investigation like Lipid profile.If there is altered lipid profile then you may need medicines. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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