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===Diagnostic Imaging===
 
===Diagnostic Imaging===
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Radiographs of the thorax and abdomen may show a mixed pattern of patchy alveolar and interstitial pulmonary infiltrates, pleural and abdominal effusions, and hepatomegaly<sup>3</sup>.
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Radiographs of the thorax in pulmonic toxoplasmosis commonly show patchy alveolar and interstitial pulmonary patterns, but pleural effusions are rare<sup>1</sup>. Abdominal radiographs can show a variety of changes, including hepatomegaly, pertitoneal effusions, lymphadenopathy, intestinal masses, or pancreatitis (seen as reduced contrast in the right cranial quadrant)<sup>1,3</sup>. Myelography, CT or MRI can detect mass lesions in cats with CNS involvement.
 
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RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS
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Interstitial and alevolar patterns are common radiographic
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findings in cats with pulmonic toxoplasmosis, while
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pleural effusion is rarely detected. Abdominal radiographic
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findings are non-specific but can include a
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homogeneous increase in density due to peritoneal effusion,
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hepatomegaly, lymphadenopathy, intestinal masses,
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or loss of contrast in the cranial right quadrant of the
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abdomen due to pancreatitis. In cats with CNS involvement,
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mass lesions may be detected by myelography,
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computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
      
===Pathology===
 
===Pathology===
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