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… tissue in the liver is replaced with scar tissue. Look for cancer in the liver. See if cancer has spread (metastasized) … and spleen after a belly injury. How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 days of …
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… It also may be measured in men or women who might have cancer of the ovaries , testicles , or adrenal glands . Both … for female sexual development and function, such as breast development and the menstrual cycle. In women, … and in women after menopause. Help explain enlargement of breast tissue in men (gynecomastia). This test can also help …
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… is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders. The sample of … to the bone from another part of the body, such as the breast, lungs, prostate , or other organs. But bone cancer … to the bone from another part of the body, such as the breast, lungs, prostate , or other organs. But bone cancer
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… up in higher-than-normal amounts, such as in some types of cancer, result in bright or "hot" spots in the pictures. … growths in the kidneys (rare). How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 days of …
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… or an infection. They also may be used to find out if a cancer has spread to the bone marrow. The procedure can also … or a major blood vessel if the sample is taken from the breastbone (sternum). This complication is very rare. Samples are not often taken from the breastbone, so most people don't have to worry about this …
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… of an allergic reaction to the contrast material. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast … Most experts believe that very little dye passes into breast milk and even less is passed on to the baby. But if … medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the …
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… and tissues. In some cases, MRI can tell if a tumour is non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Check lower … are mild and can be treated using medicine. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast … Most experts believe that very little dye passes into breast milk and even less is passed on to the baby. But if …
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… a growth in the parotid gland is a benign tumour or may be cancer. Find the cause of dry mouth (xerostomia). Several … gland, or Sjögren's syndrome . How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 days of …
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… of an allergic reaction to the contrast material. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast … Most experts believe that very little dye passes into breast milk and even less is passed on to the baby. But if … medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the …
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… test) to make sure that your bowels are empty. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 days of … medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the …