| Standard procedure | T1, T2, and STIR imaging. |
| Contraindications | Cardiac pacemakers, aneurysm clips, aversion to confinement. |
| Complications | None. |
| Special points | Most sensitive imaging modality for detecting hepatic metastases (>80%); less sensitive for localizing pancreatic tumors. |
| Cost effectiveness | Cost is $1,000. |
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