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Indication(s)

This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only.

MultiHance is a paramagnetic contrast agent for use in diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated for :

- MRI of the liver for the detection of focal liver lesions in patients with known or suspected primary liver cancer (eg. hepatocellular carcinoma) or metastatic disease.

- MRI of the brain and spine where it improves the detection of lesions and provides diagnostic information additional to that obtained with unenhanced MRI.

- MRI of the breast, for the detection of malignant lesions in patients where breast cancer is known or suspected on the basis of previous mammography or ultrasound results.

 

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Marketing authorisation holder Bracco Imaging SpA