MRCP TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (WITH PICTURES)
What does MRCP stand for
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
what does it assess
visualises the biliary tree
what is the difference between MRCP and ERCP
MRCP
- uses contrast and MRI scanner
- just for imaging non therapeutic
ERCP
- Endoscope used
- Used for therapeutic purposes
Indications for MRCP
- Obstructive jaundice
- gallstones that can't be confirmed on US
Causes of obstructive jaundice MRCP can diagnosis
- intraductal calculus
- cholangiocarcinoma
- extrinsic compression by pancreatic mass or enlarged lymph nodes
ANSWERS (WITH PICTURES)
What does MRCP stand for
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
what does it assess
visualises the biliary tree
what is the difference between MRCP and ERCP
MRCP
- uses contrast and MRI scanner
- just for imaging non therapeutic
ERCP
- Endoscope used
- Used for therapeutic purposes
Indications for MRCP
- Obstructive jaundice
- gallstones that can't be confirmed on US
Causes of obstructive jaundice MRCP can diagnosis
- intraductal calculus
- cholangiocarcinoma
- extrinsic compression by pancreatic mass or enlarged lymph nodes