{"id":1797,"date":"2024-08-01T18:31:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T17:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/exames\/mri-pelvic-abdomen"},"modified":"2025-12-12T16:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:10:53","slug":"mri-pelvic-abdomen","status":"publish","type":"exames","link":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/exams\/magnetic-resonance-imaging\/mri-pelvic-abdomen","title":{"rendered":"Pelvic Abdomen MRI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal and Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (or Abdominal and Pelvic MRI) aims to study all areas of the anatomical region of the abdomen and pelvis. It allows the assessment of the various intra-abdominal and pelvic organs, particularly with regard to focal or diffuse lesions of solid organs, including quantification of metabolic diseases (e.g. fatty liver), anatomical variants and congenital abnormalities, as well as dynamic\/functional studies. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an Abdominal and Pelvic MRI?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging exam that uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to obtain detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic structures. It allows highly accurate visualisation of organs such as the liver, kidneys, bladder, uterus, ovaries, prostate, intestines and others. It is a key exam in the diagnosis of multiple conditions, especially in situations where other techniques have not been conclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the price of an Abdominal and Pelvic MRI?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of an abdominal and pelvic MRI is <\/span><b>500\u20ac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when performed on <\/span><b>a private basis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it can also be performed through several <\/span><b>agreements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ADSE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If the abdominal and pelvic MRI is performed under ADSE, the patient only pays a fee of <\/span><b>60\u20ac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IASFA, ADM GNR, SAD PSP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insurance companies: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00e9dis, Multicare, Advance Care, Allianz, Sa\u00fade Prime, Future HealthCare, SS CGD, SAMS Quadros, SAMS, Montepio, RNA, Generali, Mudum, MGEN, Aegon, Vit\u00f3ria, Una Seguros, other insurers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Health plans: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare, Sa\u00fade Prime, Future HealthCare, Continente Wells, ACP, other health plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protocols<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: NRD has protocols with several clinics and institutions that allow you to undergo the exam at very competitive prices. For an abdominal and pelvic MRI, the price through protocol is <\/span><b>350\u20ac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price varies depending on the healthcare system or insurance you wish to use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/exams\/magnetic-resonance-imaging\/price-of-magnetic-resonance-imaging\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price of MRI exams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is it performed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patient lies on their back, with the abdomen and pelvis positioned in a dedicated coil. Images are acquired in several planes and, depending on the clinical suspicion, intravenous contrast may be administered for better characterisation of masses, inflammation or vascular lesions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MRI scanner is open at both ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the exam, it is essential to remain still. Earplugs are provided to reduce the perception of scanner noise. The duration of the exam varies between 30 and 45 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ressonancia-magnetica.jpg\" alt=\"Abdominal and Pelvic MRI\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ressonancia-magnetica.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ressonancia-magnetica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ressonancia-magnetica-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ressonancia-magnetica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does it detect?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal and pelvic MRI allows the detection of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal and pelvic tumours or cysts (liver, kidneys, bladder, ovaries, uterus, prostate);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metastases and adenopathies;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory or infectious lesions (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, pyelonephritis, endometritis);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in the uterus and ovaries (e.g. fibroids, endometriosis, cysts);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prostate pathology;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retroperitoneal or pelvic masses;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment of surgical resections;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among others.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In which cases is it indicated?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal and pelvic MRI is indicated for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study of abdominal or pelvic masses;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment of primary tumours and oncological staging;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigation of persistent abdominal or pelvic pain;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis and follow-up of inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn\u2019s disease);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gynaecological assessment (fibroids, endometriosis, cysts);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment of the prostate or bladder;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among others.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation and guidelines for an Abdominal and Pelvic MRI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before undergoing an MRI at NRD, please consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Guidance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam prescription (paper copy)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must bring the exam prescription in paper form.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where it is performed with contrast, fasting for about 3 hours is usually necessary (this will be confirmed when the exam is booked).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early arrival<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may take essential and unavoidable medication with a minimum amount of water.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal objects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove all metal objects (e.g. earrings, bracelets, necklaces, piercings, hairpins, removable prostheses, etc.).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform the NRD healthcare professional if you are pregnant.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exams \/ Tests \/ Info<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring previous imaging exams, relevant clinical information and recent laboratory tests.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose monitoring implant<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not place the implant, as it will have to be removed before the exam.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make-up<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wear make-up, as some products may affect the exam.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valve and\/or orthopaedic prostheses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have valve and\/or orthopaedic prostheses, bring proof describing and specifying the material composition.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing aids<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform us if you use a hearing aid, as it must be removed before the exam.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental prostheses<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform us if you use a dental prosthesis, as it must be removed before the exam. Also inform us if you have dental implants.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthodontic appliances<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform us if you wear orthodontic appliances. A test may be necessary to assess compatibility with MRI.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacemakers and implantable devices<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NRD does not perform MRI exams on people with pacemakers or implantable devices (e.g. cochlear implant), and it is recommended that the exam be carried out in a hospital setting. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the MRI exam, you will be continuously monitored by the NRD imaging technologist responsible for your exam. An alert system will also be at your disposal, which you can activate if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should remain still during the exam to ensure high-quality images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire NRD team will be at your disposal to answer any questions that may arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the exam, you can return to your usual daily activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When and how do you receive the results?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive the MRI results within 7 days after the exam, by email or in paper form at the clinic. On the day of the exam, you will take a CD with the images with you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can you have it done?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MRI can be performed at NRD, at the following address: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, n\u00ba 11-B, r\/c, 1070 &#8211; 060 Lisbon (near Pra\u00e7a de Espanha)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":1828,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1797","exames","type-exames","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exames\/1797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exames"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/exames"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/exames\/1828"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nrd.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}