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===Diagnostic Imaging===
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==Diagnostic Imaging==
====Radiography====
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===Radiography===
This may be able to reveal any masses, provided there is minimal peritoneal fluid.
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Useful to look for evidence of metastasis.
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====Ultrasonography====
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===Ultrasonography===
This is sensitive in indentifying liver and splenic masses.
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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.
    
==Biopsy==
 
==Biopsy==
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