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− | ===Diagnostic Imaging===
| + | ==Diagnostic Imaging== |
− | ====Radiography====
| + | ===Radiography=== |
− | This may be able to reveal any masses, provided there is minimal peritoneal fluid.
| + | Useful to look for evidence of metastasis. |
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− | ====Ultrasonography====
| + | ===Ultrasonography=== |
− | This is sensitive in indentifying liver and splenic masses. | + | This is sensitive in indentifying liver and splenic masses where the spleen will show a mixed or nonhomogenoeous pattern and the liver will look hypoechoic or anechoic. It can also be useful to detect metastatic spread. |
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| ==Biopsy== | | ==Biopsy== |