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… or CT scan . The MRI makes pictures that show your breast's normal structure; tissue damage or disease, such as … cases, a dye ( contrast material ) may be used so that abnormalities can be seen more clearly from normal breast tissue. The contrast material makes it easier …
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… You may also experience unexpected mood changes - this is normal. Be sure to focus on yourself. Talk about your … helpful to talk with your healthcare provider now.  It’s normal to feel excitement, fear or uncertainty about … groups in your area. Fatigue Feeling tired and sleepy is normal; rest whenever you can. It’s also OK if you don’t …
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… a molar pregnancy? A molar pregnancy means that tissue that normally becomes a fetus instead becomes an abnormal growth in your uterus. Even though it isn't an embryo … develop into a fetus. It continues to grow as a lump of abnormal tissue that looks a bit like a cluster of grapes and …
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… to light stimulus is called latency. Possible results are: Normal. You have normal A-waves and B-waves and a normal latency response time. Abnormal. You have abnormal
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… have conditions such as thrombocytopenia , anemia , or an abnormal white blood cell count. Find blood disorders, such as … blood cells more clearly. Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration Normal: The marrow has normal amounts of fat, connective tissue, and iron. Normal
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… of the kidneys where the tracer shows up in higher-than-normal amounts, such as in some types of cancer, result in … is done to: Check the blood flow through the kidneys. Abnormal flow may mean narrowed renal arteries that can cause … a kidney scan are usually available in 2 days. Kidney scan Normal: The radioactive tracer flows evenly to and through …
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… self-examination Self-examination helps a man learn the normal size, shape, and weight of his testicles and the area … around the scrotum. This helps him notice any changes from normal. How To Prepare You do not need to do anything … a testicle with a tumour generally looks heavier than a normal testicle. Light will pass through a mass or swelling …
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… , means that the radius has pulled away from its normal position. (The radius is one of two long bones in the … When this happens, the radial bone can't move back into its normal place. The radius connects to the elbow joint at one … ligament and put the end of the radius back into its normal position. The doctor rotates your child's forearm. At …
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… faster than the body can make it. A body temperature below normal can be a sign of hypothermia. A rectal temperature is considered the most accurate body temperature. A normal rectal body temperature ranges from 36.4°C (97.5°F) … You need to quickly help the person get warm. Sometimes a normal, healthy adult has a low body temperature, such as …
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… Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview … had a Pap test or colposcopy that shows tissue that isn't normal. During LEEP, your doctor will put a tool called a … look at the tissue under a microscope and check it for abnormal cells. You may have mild cramps for several hours …