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Hemolytic anemia MRI scan

Introduction

Overview

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 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

References

  1. ↑ 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.

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