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… Testicular Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview A testicular biopsy is a test to remove a small sample of tissue from one … such as testosterone . Why It Is Done A testicular biopsy may be done to help find the cause of male …
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… Endometrial Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview An endometrial biopsy is a way for your doctor to take a small sample of … at under a microscope for abnormal cells. An endometrial biopsy helps your doctor find problems in the endometrium. …
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Bone Density On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It … the Test Test Overview A bone density test is a kind of X-ray test. It measures the density of minerals (such as calcium ) in your bones. This information helps your doctor estimate the …
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Bone Spur On this page: What is a bone spur? A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal …
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Bone Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A bone scan is a test that can find damage to the bones, find cancer that has spread to the bones, and watch …
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… Lymph Node Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … be looked at under a microscope for problems. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy. Your doctor inserts a thin needle into a … or paper covering to use during the biopsy. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy A fine-needle lymph biopsy may be done in …
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… Needle Biopsy of the Liver On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … "through the skin." Sometimes this procedure is called aspiration biopsy or fine-needle aspiration. You will get medicine to help you relax. You …
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Bones, Joints, and Muscles Learning Center Learn about bone, … Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) Aspiration of the Bursa Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and … (Joint X-Ray) Arthroscopy Bone Biopsy Bone Density Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Bone Scan Calcium (Ca) in Blood …
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… Temporal Artery Biopsy On this page: Overview Overview … cell arteritis ), your doctor may order a temporal artery biopsy to make sure. Giant cell arteritis can occur at … temple and test it for inflammation . If a temporal artery biopsy shows no signs of inflammation but your symptoms …
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… Needle Puncture and Aspiration of Sinus Contents On this page: Overview Why It … with saline solution. Why It Is Done Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a person has … with saline solution. Why It Is Done Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a person has …