Is an MRI just as effective as CT?

[wduk]

I've been referred to get a CT scan suspected of having Crohn's. I don't really want the x-ray exposure and would rather an MRI. Is there a difference in these two scans in terms of what they can detect/find ? Or are they the same? If they are the same i would like to switch to have an MRI but was unsure if thats a good idea encase the MRI misses something?

 

[Guerrero]

Yes i would say it is as effective or even better as mri is the main exam for crohns.

 

[my little penguin]

Make sure it’s an MRE (mri with entography)
That is the only thing they use to evaluate crohns in kids due to radiation of cte (ct with entography)
Good luck