Breast Problems Other Than Cancer: Cysts, Mastitis, and More
...a radial scar. Often, healthcare professionals can only detect them during a biopsy or a mammogram, and they can look similar to breast cancer. They can also slightly raise the...
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Application of Cranial Tongs, Caliper, or Stereotactic Frame
...but are primarily used in brain surgeries, such as the implantation of deep brain stimulators and performing a stereotactic brain biopsy or cranial radiosurgery, among others. Who Should Undergo &...
What is Osteomalacia?
...person may be diagnosed with osteomalacia or another bone disorder. X-rays, CT, and MRI scans can detect bone fractures. Rarely, a bone biopsy, also known as a closed or needle...
What is Pericardial Effusion?
...from the pericardium, using a needle, allows for testing for infections (e.g, tuberculosis) and tumor markers. In addition, the doctor may ask for a pericardial biopsy to be performed.[1] In...
What is Craniotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the brain, to perform a biopsy, or reduce intracranial pressure. If the bone is returned to its original position, screws and metal plates are used to secure it. The procedure...
What is a Pathology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...and diagnosis of diseases. They form an integral part of a patient’s medical care team as they are the ones who analyse lab tests results, biopsy samples and body fluids...
What is Colonoscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...biopsy and further analysis. When to have a Colonoscopy If you experience discomfort, pain or any of the aforementioned gastrointestinal symptoms, it is important that you see your general practitioner...
What is Anal Cancer?
...biopsy will depend on the location of the abnormal cells, but may include an excisional biopsy to remove an entire lump. Ultrasound, X-ray, computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging...
What is Thyroiditis?
...range. The cause of infection is typically determined using fine-needle aspiration (a type of biopsy), after which a treatment option will be prescribed. Most likely, this will require antibiotics or...
What is Lumpectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the following: Wedge resection Wide excision biopsy Sentinel node biopsy Axillary lymph node sampling or dissection Quadantectomy, in which only a quarter of the breast is removed The specific technique...