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Can A MRI Show What Is Behind The Bowel & Bladder?
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I still think I have endo behind the bowel & bladder bc it was never removed so I was wondering if the MRI would show anything?. I have heard others say it shows endo but then I heard it doesn't. Just trying to look for answers.

posted July 18, 2019
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Interesting article, @tigreeyes.

My understanding is that it can show on a MRI, but a negative MRI doesn't rule it out. For example, I had one MRI done by a radiologist who doesn't specialize in Endo and he didn't see a whole lot of changes that another MRI found. The other MRI was read by a radiologist that my endo surgeon trusted because he knew what very subtle and specific signs to look for. So I think it also depends on the radiologist's skill and desire to spend the time reading the MRI fully.

posted July 19, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

My endo was only diagnosed by MRI, I had so many ultrasounds, x-rays, physical exams, colonoscopies etc. and it took an MRI before they found anything.

posted July 20, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Definitely discuss appropriate medication dosage for the procedure with your doctor.

posted July 22, 2019 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you. I know some people say it does not show but I have heard others have so I hope I do get some kind of answers.

posted July 20, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Mine has never showed on MRI or CT Scan.

posted July 18, 2019

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