Ultrasonographic Examination of Endocrine Glands: the Endocrinologists View
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During the last 10 to 15 years enormous progress has been made with regard to quality of ultrasound equipment. The improved resolution has enabled consistent visualisation of endocrine glands in dogs and cats and today ultrasonography is routinely used in the workup of endocrine diseases. It is important to remember, that ultrasonographic imaging gives information on size, shape and parenchyma of the endocrine organs, but not their endocrine function. Therefore, ultrasonography should be regarded as a test that is useful in addition (not as replacement) to hormone testing. The presentation will focus on the ultrasonographic examination of adrenal glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands.
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