Your body's hardest workers sit quietly in your abdomen.

Liver, kidneys, pancreas. Working hard. Worth a look.

Home to many of your vital organs that most people have never seen. The abdomen and pelvis contains more of the structures linked to long-term health than any other region of the body. Early detection here tends to open many proactive options.

What gets scanned in this area

Your scan covers key structures within the abdomen and pelvis:

Structure
What the scan looks at
Liver
Structure, fat content, signs of scarring or swelling, and any growths. MRI provides one of the most detailed views of the liver available without a biopsy.
Kidneys
Size, structure, and any masses, cysts, or drainage issues.
Pancreas
Structure, ducts, and any cystic or solid changes.
Spleen
Size and structure, and anything that looks out of the ordinary.
Adrenal glands
Small glands above the kidneys, reviewed for growths or structural change.
Abdominal aorta and vessels
The main artery of the abdomen and the vessels supplying the major organs.
Pelvic organs
Structural overview of the uterus and ovaries (women) or prostate (men). This is a structural overview, not a targeted gynaecological or prostate assessment.

What the scan may show in this area

The organs you rely on every day. Early detection here tends to open the many proactive options.

Liver and metabolic health

The liver is one of the most commonly affected organs in metabolic disease, and one of the most visible on MRI.

Fat build-up in the liver
Liver scarring
Inflammation of the liver
Liver growths
Bile duct tumours

Kidneys and urinary system

Kidney health and structure, including common findings that are better known early.

Kidney tumours
Swollen kidney from blocked drainage
Cyst-filled kidneys
Kidney thinning, growths or cysts
Growths on the adrenal gland

Pancreas and digestive organs

Conditions affecting the pancreas, spleen, and surrounding structures. Many are asymptomatic in early stages.

Cysts on the pancreas
Inflammation of the pancreas
Widened pancreatic duct
Enlarged spleen
Narrowed bile duct

Aorta and abdominal vessels

The major blood vessels of the abdomen. Silent but serious when affected.

Bulge in the main abdominal artery
Bulge in the spleen's artery
Narrowed artery to the kidney
High pressure in the liver's blood supply

Reproductive and pelvic health

A focused set of findings where MRI provides genuine preventative value.

Uterine fibroids (women)
Enlarged prostate (men)
Thickening of the uterine wall (women)
Varicose veins in the pelvis
Ovarian cysts (women)

The scan looks at the area. A specialist radiologist may see signs that could be linked to these conditions. OneMRI does not diagnose. All findings are discussed in your post-scan consultation.

Why MRI for the abdomen and pelvis?

MRI is well suited to the abdomen and pelvis. It can create clear pictures of the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and surrounding organs without radiation or contrast dye. It can show structural changes that a standard blood test or physical examination may miss. Many conditions in this area produce no symptoms until they are well advanced. MRI can give you a look inside before that point.

Relevant if you have a family history of...

Some conditions in this area run in families. This part of the scan may be worth your attention if any of these appear in your family history:

Liver disease or cirrhosis
Kidney disease or kidney cancer
Pancreatic conditions
Polycystic kidney disease
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Bowel or digestive conditions
Ovarian conditions (women)
Prostate conditions (men)
Common Questions

Abdomen & Pelvis - Common Questions

Why is this the largest scan area?

The abdomen and pelvis contains more organs than any other region of the body. The liver, kidneys, pancreas, and major abdominal vessels are all assessed in the same session, giving the radiologist a picture that no single targeted scan could provide on its own.

What can the scan show about my liver?

MRI can show the physical structure of the liver in detail, including signs of fatty change, scarring, swelling, and growths. Blood tests measure liver function. MRI looks at the liver itself. These are two different types of information.

Is the pelvic portion a gynaecological scan?

The pelvic organs are included as part of the full-body scan, not as a dedicated gynaecological or prostate assessment. If a finding suggests a closer look, your OneMRI doctor will guide you on the next step.

What if the scan finds something?

Specialist radiologists note any findings in the report, and a OneMRI doctor walks you through them at your post-scan consultation. Many findings simply require monitoring. Others may prompt a visit to your regular GP.
Real Experiences

From people who've had the scan

The customer service and consultation from start to finish was excellent. All people involved were very good and attentive and nothing was a problem. If you had any questions, they responded in a timely manner. Overall, very good.
Very simple booking process. Thorough questioning to ensure the procedure was valid and there was no sales pressure. The call by the Dr was empathic and the explanation was made clear and very understandable.
The entire process with OneMRI has been fantastic. From the initial consult, booking service and scans, and then review with the Dr have been fantastic. Providing peace of mind and a plan for prevention, I highly recommend OneMRI.

Your liver, kidneys, and everything in surroudning them, deserve a closer look.

Get a detailed picture of your abdomen and pelvis as part of your full-body MRI. No referral needed.