Interventional radiology in Casablanca
Interventional radiology covers minimally invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures performed under ultrasound, CT or X-ray guidance.
Expertise at the center
Injections and biopsies under ultrasound or CT guidance, the area of expertise of Dr Jawad EL AOUD. See Dr Jawad EL AOUD's profile
What is interventional radiology?
A discipline used to perform precise procedures under real-time imaging control, limiting invasiveness compared with conventional surgery.
Preparing for the procedure
Bring your prescription, recent lab tests if requested, and your list of medications. No fasting in general: if your procedure requires it, the team will tell you when you book.
Injections, biopsies and needle aspirations performed
- Biopsies
- Needle aspirations
- Injections
- Procedures guided by ultrasound or CT scan
When is interventional radiology used?
- Tissue sampling for analysis
- Drainage of fluid collections
- Joint or spinal injections
- Treatment of certain types of pain
What happens during a guided procedure
After you have been informed and have given your consent, the area is disinfected. Ultrasound or CT guidance is used to position the needle precisely. Local anesthesia if needed.
Contraindications and precautions
Tell us when you book about any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication. Never stop it on your own: the radiologist will tell you whether it needs to be adjusted, together with the doctor who prescribed it.
Results and report
The samples are analyzed in pathology. The report on the procedure is sent to the referring doctor.
Duration
10 to 45 minutes; plan to spend 1 hour 30 minutes at the center.
Documents to bring
- Prescription
- Lab tests
- List of medications
- Previous exams
Interventional radiology: exams performed at the center
Price and insurance coverage
The price depends on the procedure performed (injection, biopsy, needle aspiration) and on the guidance used, ultrasound or CT scan.
The center accepts coverage from insurance companies and the main mutual insurance funds. You submit the coverage request to your insurer or fund yourself. For AtlantaSanad and Sanlam, the center takes care of it.
No prices are shown on this site: Kenza gives you the exact price on WhatsApp, along with the coverage procedure for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an injection cost in Casablanca?
The price depends on the procedure performed (injection, biopsy, needle aspiration) and on the guidance used, ultrasound or CT scan. No prices are shown on this site: Kenza gives you the exact price on WhatsApp, along with the coverage procedure for your situation.
Is interventional radiology covered by insurance?
The center accepts coverage from insurance companies and the main mutual insurance funds. You submit the coverage request to your insurer or fund yourself. For AtlantaSanad and Sanlam, the center takes care of it.
How do I book an injection or a biopsy?
Some exams can be booked online without creating an account; for the others, call 0522 94 97 97 or message Kenza on WhatsApp.