Use of contrast-enhanced CT in the diagnosis of abscesses in cattle.
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We report here the non-contrast and contrast-enhanced computed tomography performed in two calves with brain abscess and multiple pulmonary abscesses with pharyngeal abscess, respectively. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography was useful in the diagnosis of these diseases in both calves. The diseases were confirmed by histopathological examination.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
دوره 73 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011