Abdominal ultrasound in Saguinus ursulus

Background The classification of Saguinus ursulus as a new taxon and the vulnerability of this species highlighted the need for data on its specific morphophysiological attributes. This study used ultrasound to determine the typical characteristics of pelvic‐abdominal structures and organs. Methods...

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Published in:Journal of medical primatology 2020-12, Vol.49 (6), p.307-314
Main Authors: Borges, Laiza Bastos, Pereira, Ana Karolina Ferreira, Silva, Wellington Bandeira da, Monteiro, Frederico Ozanan Barros, Coutinho, Leandro Nassar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Biometrics
Gallbladder
Kidneys
Morphology
Morphometry
primates
Saguinus monkeys
Species
tamarins
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasound
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Summary:Background The classification of Saguinus ursulus as a new taxon and the vulnerability of this species highlighted the need for data on its specific morphophysiological attributes. This study used ultrasound to determine the typical characteristics of pelvic‐abdominal structures and organs. Methods Nine healthy primates of the species S. ursulus were evaluated, through ultrasound tests, to determine the morphometry of the organs of the pelvic‐abdominal cavity and the levels of ovarian activity. Results Topography, morphology, and biometrics of the organs were described. It was observed that organs of S. ursulus are similar to those of other Neotropical primate species. However, the kidney morphology is different,the left is triangular and the right is elliptical, while the gallbladder is bilobed. Conclusion Ultrasonography has proven to be efficient and effective for organ evaluation. The ultrasound findings are a first step toward understanding the physiology of a less‐known species.
ISSN:0047-2565
1600-0684
DOI:10.1111/jmp.12487