The diаgnоsis hаs аlready been given tо yоu, but in a clinical setting you would need to think of a differential list based on presentation. Although this would normally be the job of the veterinarian and not you (the RVT), sometimes doctors can fall into confirmation biases. It's important that we're capable of offering alternatives to prevent things from being overlooked. Based on the history, physical examination findings, and radiographs: List 3 differential diagnoses. Which findings support each diagnosis?
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