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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Major => Topic started by: jatin on June 30, 2016, 11:08:17 AM

Title: T 2 * MRI of pancreas
Post by: jatin on June 30, 2016, 11:08:17 AM

Hello everyone i need to know any has done T2 * mri of pancreas.
What's it's normal range
Moderate to severe range
Severe range
Thanks

Title: Re: T 2 * MRI of pancreas
Post by: Nomad on July 01, 2016, 02:09:59 PM

I've never had heard of it. What for actually? The liver and heart scan is a good indicator to know how much iron is in your body, I don't think that it's necessary for more investigation in other organs.

Title: Re: T 2 * MRI of pancreas
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 02, 2016, 11:09:00 PM

I am attaching the file that shows the range for assessing the MRI values for the heart, liver and pancreatic iron loads.

Title: Re: T 2 * MRI of pancreas
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 09, 2016, 02:01:23 AM

Nomad,

Pancreatic iron loading is completely independent from the iron loading in other organs. The pancreatic MRI is fairly new, but can be an important tool, as so many thals end up with diabetes due to a poorly functioning pancreas. Measuring the iron load in all the organs will help design an appropriate chelation program.

Title: Re: T 2 * MRI of pancreas
Post by: Nomad on July 14, 2016, 02:00:18 PM

Andy,
Thanks for the info, it was absolutely new to me that nowadays  they "separate " the organ from the  liver.
Every day brings something new... and that's good!