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Trichinosis other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
X-ray, CT and MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of trichinosis. Findings on x-ray suggestive of trichinosis include calcified cysts in muscles.[1] Findings on CT and MRI suggestive of trichinosis include CNS complications such as hemorrhage, edema and calcified cysts.[2]
Other diagnostic findings
Other diagnostic findings
- X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of trichinosis. Findings on x-ray suggestive of trichinosis include calcified cysts in muscles.[1]
- CT and MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of trichinosis. Findings on CT and MRI suggestive of trichinosis include CNS complications such as hemorrhage, edema and calcified cysts.[2]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beyeza T, Odida M, Okello J. Trichinella Spiralis Infestation Complicating Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Closed Fracture Femur. East Cent. Afr. j. surg. 2009;14(1):81-83
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Akatsuka T, Tohmatsu J, Abe K, Shikata T, Ishikawa T, Nakajima K; et al. (1986). “Non-A, non-B hepatitis related AN6520 Ag is a normal cellular protein mainly expressed in liver. II”. J Med Virol. 20 (1): 43–56. PMID 2428929.
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