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Bladder

Last Updated: 2026-07-14

Wall thickness The measurement is performed by drawing a line perpendicular to the long axis of the bladder wall. The measurement may be taken at the ventral wall, in the cranial part of the bladder, as shown in the scan below. In this region, the wall usually exhibits the greatest thickening in the course of...

Adrenal glands

Last Updated: 2026-07-14

Maximum adrenal thickness appears to be a better indicator of enlargement than length, which can be difficult to assess due to the organ’s shape. Thickness measurement also appears to be more reproducible when assessed by different sonographers. The ACVIM and ECVDI consensus recommends measuring thickness at the caudal poles of the adrenal glands; however, the values presented in...