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Computed tomography (CT) is particularly attractive when it comes to disease investigation in reptiles. Localisation of pathology in this group is commonly hampered by non-specific clinical signs and a range of unique anatomical features, which makes examination and more traditional imaging a challenge to interpret. This is especially true for chelonians where the presence of a hard, bony shell is a considerable physical barrier to evaluation.
The indications for CT are varied. In reptiles, CT has been used in the evaluation of mineral bone density in cases of nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism, in assessment of common reproductive disorders such as pre-ovulatory follicular stasis, and in diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of respiratory conditions.
In reptiles, as in other animals, advanced 3D imaging provides greater insight into lesion localisation and disease extent, which leads to more accurate prognostication, improved surgical planning and better outcomes.
