Definition and Overview An ocular oncology consultation, also known as an ophthalmic oncology consultation, is the first step in seeking medical treatment for all patients with eye tumours, regardless if...
Definition and Overview An open-heart surgery refers to all types of surgical procedures where the heart is exposed. The surgery may involve any part of the heart, from the arteries,...
Definition & Overview Nipple exploration is a medical procedure used to diagnose the cause of nipple discharge, a common symptom of both benign and malignant breast lesions. If the patient...
Definition and Overview Patients who are receiving treatment for eye cancer are scheduled for regular ocular oncology follow-ups so the doctor can monitor the treatment progress and minimise associated risks...
Definition & Overview An open incisional biopsy is a medical procedure used to take a sample of tissue from a suspicious growth, such as a lump or tumour, from different...
Definition and Overview Neuroblastoma is a malignant cancer formed by a certain group of nerve cells known as the neural crest. These types of cells are responsible for creating and...
Definition & Overview Nipple reconstruction is a procedure performed to either create a new nipple or restore its normal appearance usually after a mastectomy or in conjunction with breast reconstruction...
Definition and Overview Ocular pathology consultation is an appointment between an ophthalmic pathologist and the patient’s attending ophthalmologist to discuss the results of diagnostic tests that were requested by the...
Definition & Overview Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy is a type of endoscopic procedure that provides visual images of the upper gastrointestinal tract and the duodenum. It is a useful technique for the examination...
Definition and Overview Neuro-oncology consultation is an appointment with an oncologist who specialises in tumors or masses found in the central nervous system (neuro). Oncology is generally the study of...