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… Ask the Doctor Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound Thyroid Biopsy Thyroid Scan Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test … Ask the Doctor Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound Thyroid Biopsy Thyroid Scan Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test …
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… can be taken through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). A biopsy sample may be taken using a needle or other tool. How … can be taken through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). A biopsy sample may be taken using a needle or other tool. How …
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… hormone (FSH) , or prolactin . A small sample ( biopsy ) of the testicles may need to be checked if the … hormone (FSH) , or prolactin . A small sample ( biopsy ) of the testicles may need to be checked if the …
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… of soft tissues lining the joint as well as the joint bones. A regular X-ray only shows the bones of the joint. This test can be done on your hip, knee, … such as rotator cuff tears. It may find problems with the bones of the joint. Find fluid-filled cysts . How To Prepare …
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… It Is Done A CT scan of the spine is done to: Look at the bones of the spine (vertebrae). Find problems of the spine, … doctor in 1 to 2 days. CT scan of the spine Normal: Spinal bones ( vertebrae ) are normal in shape, number, and … pinched. No growths or bulges are present. Abnormal: Spinal bones (vertebrae) are missing, damaged, or out of alignment. …
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… . Guide the placement of a needle or other tool during a biopsy . Look for fluid buildup in the belly cavity. This … . Guide the placement of a needle or other tool during a biopsy . Look for fluid buildup in the belly cavity. This …
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… A false-positive result may lead to more tests such as a biopsy when no serious problem is really present. Risks from … A false-positive result may lead to more tests such as a biopsy when no serious problem is really present. Risks from …
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… and into certain tissues. These tissues include your bones, liver, and intestine, and areas that are inflamed or … for an abscess or certain infections, especially in the bones. Check the response to antibiotic treatment. Diagnose … scan Normal: The collection and activity of gallium in the bones, liver, spleen, and large intestine is normal. No …
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… the parathyroid glands release more PTH. This causes the bones to release more calcium into the blood and reduces the … too high or too low can cause problems with the kidneys and bones and cause changes in calcium and vitamin D levels. … the parathyroid glands release more PTH. This causes the bones to release more calcium into the blood and reduces the …
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… vessels, and lymph nodes . A chest X-ray also shows the bones of your spine and chest, including your breastbone , your ribs, your collarbone , and the upper part of your spine . A chest X-ray is …