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… areas that are inflamed or have a buildup of white blood cells . After the tracer builds up in your body, a special … is normal. No areas of unusual amounts of gallium are seen. Abnormal: An abnormally high amount of gallium (hot spot) is present in …
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… then examine each breast, underarm, and collarbone area for changes in breast size, skin changes, or signs of injury or … one, especially in the upper outer quadrant of the breast. Abnormal: A firm lump or area of thickening may be present … or bloody, may be looked at under a microscope for unusual cells. Breast Self-Examination Medical …
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… test is often done in children to see if they may have an abnormal backflow of urine ( vesicoureteral reflux ). … that it be readjusted. Risks There is a risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to radiation, including … prostate gland looks normal in position, size, and shape. Abnormal: The kidneys, ureters, or bladder may be abnormal …
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… in your joint. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or abnormal movement of your joint. It may also be done to see … in the joint. There is always a slight risk of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to any radiation, … The cartilage and other structures of the joint are normal. Abnormal: The cartilage is worn down (degeneration) or there …
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… A low pH for long periods may mean that you often have abnormal backflow (reflux) of stomach acid into the … wet. For wireless pH monitoring, you will have an endoscopy procedure. A capsule that contains a pH-sensitive … wet. For wireless pH monitoring, you will have an endoscopy procedure. A capsule that contains a pH-sensitive …
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… that come from an egg or sperm. (These are called germ cell tumours.) HCG levels are often tested in a woman who … If you are pregnant, levels of hCG that are going down abnormally can mean that a miscarriage (spontaneous … If you are pregnant, levels of hCG that are going down abnormally can mean that a miscarriage (spontaneous …
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… your baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells and other substances that can give clues about the … care for a sick child. You or the baby's father carries an abnormal gene that is known to cause a disease. These … care for a sick child. You or the baby's father carries an abnormal gene that is known to cause a disease. These …
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… grow. Viruses need to be placed in a container with living cells and can take weeks to grow. Any bacteria, fungi, or … skin or in the wound. Normal culture results are negative . Abnormal: Harmful germs are found on the skin or in the wound. Abnormal culture results are positive . If test results are …
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… scan may be done first to help determine the location of an abnormal bone in complex bone structures such as the foot or … exposed to radiation, there's a small chance of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case even with the low-level … bones. No areas of too much or too little tracer are seen. Abnormal: The tracer collects in certain areas of the bone, …
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… or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of cells from the back of your throat is added to a substance … bacteria are found. A throat culture may be recommended. Abnormal (positive results): Strep bacteria are found. This … Herpes simplex virus . Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Abnormal (positive) Bacteria grow in the culture. Some …
