Six species of the Rhinella crucifer group are currently recognized on the basis of morphological and morphometric data [ 30, 31, 34], although diagnosis of these morphospecies is not always straightforward.
Although spine radiographs are generally considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of vertebral fractures [ 20, 39], the morphometric method is recognized for being easy, precise and using low radiation exposure [ 40- 42].
In conclusion, morphometric MRI and genetic analysis could be helpful to support the diagnosis of CA in vivo.
The in-depth histological examination, supported by the morphometric analysis, of the brainstem in SIUDS/SIDS cases frequently yielded a diagnosis of hypodevelopment of important nuclei and/or neuronal structures checking vital functions.
A diagnosis of hypoplasia related to a particular nucleus was formulated when its morphometric values were significantly lower than the reference values obtained from age-matched control cases.
The diagnosis of vertebral fractures is hampered by the finding that only one out of three morphometric vertebral fractures is accompanied by clinical signs and symptoms of an acute fracture.
Our earlier studies of the crania of hypothyroid endemic cretins, including morphometric analyses of quantitative data [7] suggested that they showed many features similar to those reported in the original diagnosis of the LB1 skull.
Our facial morphometric and neurodevelopmental measures are suitable for use in a clinical setting, thereby having the potential to assist in the preclinical diagnosis of FASD, allowing for early treatment to minimise adverse secondary outcomes in later life.
Rapid diagnosis of chemicals.
Thus, the results suggest that MRI can not only help to confirm the diagnosis of a suspected CA case because of subjective increases in amount of CSF within and around the cerebellum, but using computer-assisted morphometric analysis in particular can provide objective criteria in support of the diagnosis.
