morphometric analysis

Introduction

Quantitative analysis of form, especially shape & size.

Indications

• evaluation of
  • neoplasms
  • liver disease
  • pancreatic disease
  • neuromuscular disease
    • peripheral neuropathy
    • muscle disease

Procedure

• method whereby the amounts of particular tissue or subcellular components are quantified

may use computer-assisted diagnosis technology

More general terms

• analysis

More specific terms

• morphometric analysis, nerve
• morphometric analysis, skeletal muscle

Additional terms

• morphology