Bone Mineral Density Scan (Bone Densitometry or DXA Scan)
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Read moreAbdominal imaging is a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology which involves imaging the abdomen and pelvis, including the genitals, urinary organs and gastrointestinal tract, to diagnose and plan treatment for disease.
Abdominal imaging radiologists use imaging to diagnose diseases of the:
Abdominal imaging tests include:
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