Table 2.
Indications for MRI examinations
| Category | Number | Percent of total (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cholecystitis (known or suspected) | 8 | 6.3 |
| Gallbladder or common bile duct stones (known or suspected) | 27 | 21.1 |
| Dilated common bile duct | 15 | 11.8 |
| Fever and cholangitis (known or suspected) | 5 | 3.9 |
| Biliary obstruction suspected | 10 | 7.8 |
| Focal mass | 18 | 14.1 |
| Pain | 34 | 26.5 |
| Abscess | 4 | 3.1 |
| Abnormal liver function tests | 24 | 18.8 |
| Pancreatitis | 14 | 14.1 |
| Other | 15 | 11.7 |
Note that because some exams fit more than one category, the total is greater than 100%