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… cannot be seen as well with an X-ray , ultrasound , or CT scan . For an MRI test, you are placed inside the magnet so … blocked tube or stones in the tube that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder (bile duct). Check organs and blood … are present. No blockage is found in the ducts draining the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. No blockage is found in the …
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… with an X-ray , ultrasound , or computed tomography (CT) scan . MRI also may show problems that cannot be seen with … in the organs and structures in the belly, such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder. It is … found around the lungs or heart. Fluid is found around the liver, bowel, or other organ in the abdomen. A blood vessel …
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… (say "splih-NEK-tuh-mee") is surgery to take out the spleen. You may have your spleen taken out because a disease made it get too big. Or maybe your spleen no longer works as it should. The doctor also may …
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… Overview Splenic sequestration is a problem with the spleen that can happen in people who have sickle cell … when a lot of sickled red blood cells get trapped in the spleen. The spleen can enlarge, get damaged, and not work as it should. …
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… certain forms of heart disease, alcohol use disorder , liver disease, a rare disorder of the bone marrow ( … gland problems, certain medicines, and removal of the spleen can also cause high WBC values. Platelets. High … certain forms of heart disease, alcohol use disorder , liver disease, a rare disorder of the bone marrow ( …
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… Your doctor may do other tests, such as blood tests, a CT scan , or an MRI . How is meningitis treated? With mild … are more likely to get meningitis. Not having a working spleen. The spleen is part of the body's immune system . Travel to areas …
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… examination, where your doctor will check your lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. You'll have tests, which may include: Lab tests, … a complete blood count. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an MRI, or an X-ray. A lumbar puncture to find out if …
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… examination, where your doctor will check your lymph nodes, liver, and spleen to feel if they are larger than normal. You'll have … a complete blood count. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, an MRI, or an X-ray. A lumbar puncture, to find out if …
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… still or moving pictures of your heart. Cardiac blood pool scan Makes pictures of the heart Shows how well your heart … with blood flow or structure of the heart Cardiac CT scan Makes pictures of the heart and blood vessels Checks … for problems with the structure of the heart Cardiac MRI scan Makes still pictures and moving pictures of the heart …
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… 2 years of age and older with the following conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or …
