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Seborrheic Keratoses

… at the skin growth. He or she may need to take a sample ( biopsy ) of the growth if it's not clear what the growth is … at the skin growth. He or she may need to take a sample ( biopsy ) of the growth if it's not clear what the growth is …

Pacemaker

… also substitute for the natural pacemaker of the heart ( SA node ) or the heart tissue that regulates the beating of the ventricles (AV node). Pacemakers can improve quality of life. For example, … also substitute for the natural pacemaker of the heart ( SA node ) or the heart tissue that regulates the beating of the …

Vagal Manoeuvres for Supraventricular Tachycardia SVT

… of electrical impulses through the atrioventricular (AV) node of the heart. Be sure to talk to your doctor before … of electrical impulses through the atrioventricular (AV) node of the heart. Be sure to talk to your doctor before …

Oral Cancer

… are possible signs of cancer. These tests may include a biopsy , an X-ray, or an MRI . How is oral cancer treated? … are possible signs of cancer. These tests may include a biopsy , an X-ray, or an MRI . How is oral cancer treated? …

Mad Cow Disease and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

… lumbar puncture or an electroencephalogram (EEG) . A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of vCJD. How … lumbar puncture or an electroencephalogram (EEG) . A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of vCJD. How …

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Pityriasis Rosea

… from the infected area and examined under the microscope ( biopsy ). In a sexually active person, a test for syphilis … from the infected area and examined under the microscope ( biopsy ). In a sexually active person, a test for syphilis …

Actinic Keratosis

… your doctor may take a sample of your skin and test ( biopsy ) it. How is actinic keratosis treated? How is it … your doctor may take a sample of your skin and test ( biopsy ) it. How is actinic keratosis treated? How is it …

Acquired Von Willebrand Disease

… that might cause acquired von Willebrand disease include: Lymph disorders, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma . Plasma disorders, such as multiple myeloma . Bone …

Hepatitis B Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B

… medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a liver biopsy to check for liver problems. If you have used … levels of liver enzymes in your blood and a biopsy shows no signs of liver damage. People who have had … liver isn't damaged. Your doctor may remove a tiny piece ( biopsy ) of your liver to see if it has been affected by the …