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B-Mode Ultrasound Evaluation of Dolphin SkinDepartment of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5518.
Department of Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Alabama
Naval Command Control and Ocean Surveillance Center, San Diego, California. Skin specimens from 10 dolphins were studied with B-mode ultrasonography. The epidermal and hypodermal layers were defined, measured, and compared with measurements of actual tissue and with histologic measurements. Measurements of skin from six body zones of three live dolphins showed larger values but the same echogenic characteristics. B-mode measurements were found to be accurate and to provide visually acceptable information for use in evaluating the health status of these animals. The detection of a skin parasite by B-mode ultrasonography is also presented.
Key Words: ultrasound dolphins skin
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 11, No. 2,
76-80 (1995) |
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