Using Computed Tomography to Rule Out Cryptorchidism in a Muntjac Deer.
Background This case describes a Reeves' muntjac deer (Muntiacus reevesi) with a suspected undescended testicle or cryptorchidism. The cryptorchid testicle could not be palpated or visualized with sonography. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging was performed to avoid an exploratory su...
| Publicado en: | Radiologic Technology Vol. 95; no. 6; pp. 397 - 402 |
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| Formato: | case study diagnostic images pictorial Journal Article |
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American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Jul/Aug2024
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