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Abdominal Organ Abnormalities

Radiography can detect changes in size, shape and contour of an organ. Ultrasonography compliments radiography because the internal structure can be identified. However, surgical exploration or an ultrasound-guided biopsy are necessary to determine the exact disease process.


intestinal tumor

 

Upper Gastrointestinal series in a dog using barium sulfate.

 

Close-up of the small intestinal tumor, which disrupts the column of barium in the intestine giving an "apple core" effect.

intestinal tumor close-up

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