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Sebaceous Cyst : Tests

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In most cases, your doctor can diagnose this type of cyst by simply examining your skin. Occasionally, a biopsy may be needed to rule out other conditions.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
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
A skin culture is a test that is done to identify the microorganism(bacteria, fungus, or virus) causing a skin infection and to determine the antibiotic or other treatment that will effectively treat the infection.Microorganisms can infect healthy...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A skin culture is a laboratory test used to isolate and identify the microorganism(bacterium, fungus, or virus) causing a skin infection, so the most effective antibiotic or other treatment for the infection can be determined.Skin infections are c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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