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Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera(flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy.You wi...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 8, 2008
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
An esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD), which is also known as an upper endoscopy or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure that is performed to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum(part of the small intestine). In an EGD, th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Upper GI Endoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy allows your doctor to look directly into the beginning of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) make up the upper GI tract.
Source:StayWell
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) is performed to evaluate or treat symptoms relating to the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Upper GI and small bowel series
An upper GI and small bowel series is a set of x-rays taken to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2008
Upper GI Series
An upper GI examination is a fluoroscopic examination(a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine(duodenum).An upper GI series is frequently requested when a patient exp...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Barium X-Rays (Upper and Lower GI)
Detailed information on barium x-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) Barium x-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, such as tumors, ulcers, and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, and strictures. With the use of barium sulfate, a metallic chemical that x-rays cannot pass through, x-rays are taken of the area under examination.
Source:StayWell
Upper GI Series
An upper GI series is an x-ray exam of your upper digestive tract (the area from your mouth to the start of your small intestine). This test helps your doctor find problems such as ulcers, tumors, and certain diseases.
Source:StayWell
Herpes viral culture of lesion
Herpes viral culture of a lesion is a laboratory test to check if a skin sample is infected with the herpes simplex virus.Culture- herpes simplex virus; Herpes simplex virus culture.A sample from a skin lesion(often a genital sore) or blister is n...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 3, 2007
Biopsy
A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 11, 2008
Biopsy
A biopsy describes the procedure that is used to obtain a very small piece of the target tissue. For some tissues, like the lining of the cheek, cells can be obtained just by scrapping the tissue surface.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Biopsy
Detailed information on biopsy, including the most common types of biopsy such as endoscopic biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, excisional biopsy, incisional biopsy, fine needle aspiration biopsy, punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and skin biopsy
Source:StayWell
Biopsy
Biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a piece of tissue and/or cells are removed to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.Biopsies are performed to determine the presence of cancer cells, establish tumor grading, and provide more inf...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Anatomical Pathology
Detailed information on several of the different divisions of anatomical pathology, including biopsy, surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy
Source:StayWell
Image-Guided Biopsy
A biopsy is a small sample of tissue or fluid taken from the body. This sample can then be studied in a laboratory. Image-guided biopsy allows a sample to be taken from an abnormal mass without the need for surgery. This procedure is done by a specially trained doctor called an interventional radiologist.
Source:StayWell
Biopsy: If You're Having One
What type of biopsy will I have? Why do I need a biopsy? How long will it take?
Source:StayWell
The Biopsy Report
Detailed information on biopsy and the biopsy report For many health problems, a diagnosis is made by removing a sample of tissue for study in the pathology laboratory. The biopsy report describes the findings of a specimen.
Source:StayWell
Biopsy
Most biopsies involve taking a small piece of skin or muscle under a local anesthetic. When the cells to be analyzed are accessible by needle, the biopsy specimen may be removed with a hollow aspiration needle, which is used to suck out the sample...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many types of endoscopes.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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