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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), specialized procedure: Magnetic resonance imaging of liver to determine iron content

An MRI scan showed how much iron there is in your liver.

An MRI scan involves creating disc-shaped images of the inside of the body. The scan involves the use of very large magnets.

The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.

Iron is an important substance in the body and is needed in the blood cells, for instance. The iron content of the liver can suggest the iron content of the body as a whole.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).