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… of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. The procedure may be done to help with shortness of … oz) , is normally present. No infection, inflammation, or cancer is found. Abnormal: A large amount of pleural fluid … by diseases, such as infection ( pneumonia ), chest injury, cancer, pancreatitis , autoimmune disease , or a pulmonary …
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… by: Diseases of the pancreas , such as pancreatitis or cancer of the pancreas. Problems with the gallbladder, such … ) or tissue death (infarction). Infection, inflammation, or cancer of a salivary gland. Peptic ulcer disease . Primary … by: Diseases of the pancreas , such as pancreatitis or cancer of the pancreas. Problems with the gallbladder, such …
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… Phosphate in the body. Certain hormones , including parathyroid hormone , calcitonin , and estrogen in the body. … test may be done: To check for problems with the parathyroid glands or kidneys, certain types of cancers and bone problems, or inflammation of the pancreas ( …
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… Tests of body fluids also can be done to look for cancer or another disease. Peritoneal fluid can be tested … or other things. Tests also could show signs of lung cancer. Synovial fluid may show crystals that are a sign of … Tests of body fluids also can be done to look for cancer or another disease. Peritoneal fluid can be tested …
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… the fluid from a cyst or abscess . Check for colorectal cancer and how it is responding to treatment. Women For … seminal vesicles and the prostate gland. Check for prostate cancer. Other tests, including digital rectal examination , … of uterine fibroids. Cysts or tumours are present, such as cancerous or non-cancerous tumours of the ovaries, uterus, …
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… such as diuretics and potassium supplements. Certain cancer treatments that destroy cancer cells can also make potassium levels high. Many foods … [TPN] ) on potassium levels. Check to see whether certain cancer treatments are causing too many cells to be destroyed …
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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 … infertility (for example, before in vitro fertilization ). Cancer, such as cancer of the ovaries , testicles , or adrenal glands . …
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… caused by an infection (such as meningitis ), inflammation, cancer, or bleeding in the area around the brain or spinal … , infection, injury, Guillain-Barré syndrome , severe hypothyroidism , or other nerve diseases. An increase in … , infection, injury, Guillain-Barré syndrome , severe hypothyroidism , or other nerve diseases. An increase in …
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… pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis . Find certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma ). The scan also may be done to see if cancer has spread (metastasized) to other areas of the body. Or it may check how well a cancer treatment is working. How To Prepare If you will …
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… if the diagnosis is not clear. Diagnose suspected lung cancer . Evaluate any abnormalities seen on other tests, … under a microscope. No signs of infection, inflammation, or cancer are present. Abnormal: Abnormal cells and tissue in … certain lung diseases, or several different types of cancer. If lung cancer is present, results of the biopsy can …