Ultrasonographic and anatomical examination of normal thyroid and internal parathyroid glands in goats.

ABSTRACT: Ultrasonographic examination of the normal thyroid and parathyroid glands has been described for humans and many animal species. However, similar reports for goats are still missing. The aim of the study was to present ultrasound features of the normal thyroid and internal parathyroid glands in goats with the determination of their dimensions and volume, followed by a comparison of the results to the gross examination. Seventy-two goats were used in the study. The echostructure and echogenicity of the thyroid and parathyroid glands were assessed. The length, width and height of the thyroid and the length and width of the parathyroid glands were measured. The thyroid volume was calculated using the ellipsoid formula, basing on the ultrasonographic dimensions. Size and volume of the dissecte

SUBMITTER: Pankowski F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7259731 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature