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… Surgery Overview An excisional biopsy of the cervix is a type of procedure. … done during the procedure. Depending on your biopsy results, you will have regular … lower belly. Why It Is Done An excisional biopsy of the cervix may be done after a …
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… ), your doctor may order a temporal artery biopsy to make sure. Giant cell arteritis can … it for inflammation . If a temporal artery biopsy shows no signs of inflammation but your … you are taking high-dose corticosteroids, the biopsy result may not be accurate. In this …
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… Condition Basics What is low bone density? Low bone density (sometimes called osteopenia) refers to bone density that is lower than the normal …
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… Condition Basics What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may affect just one bone, but it usually affects more than one. In …
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… Condition Basics What is a bone spur? A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp …
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… Here are some examples of medicines for bone loss. For each item in the list, the … This is not a complete list of medicines for bone loss. Why are medicines for bone loss used? Medicines for bone loss are …
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… Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the … symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic … by pressing on your lower front pelvic bone, just above your genital area. Your …
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… Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon to have aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles. They may be caused … Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) Arthroscopy Bone Biopsy Bone Density Bone Marrow Aspiration and …
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… the liver. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs, bones, or other organs in the body. Colon and … tests, including blood tests, chest X-rays, bone scans , ultrasounds, and CT , PET , or … The diagnosis is usually confirmed with a biopsy . How is metastatic or recurrent …
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… back in another part of the body—often the bones—it is still called prostate cancer … of metastatic prostate cancer may include bone pain, weight loss, or swelling in your … scan or a PET-CT . A bone scan . A prostate biopsy . Genetic tests. These include tests to …
