- 21. Toxic hepatitis
- (Toxic hepatitis)
- ... Imaging tests. Your doctor may recommend a liver ultrasound or a computerized tomography (CT) scan of your liver to look for abnormalities. Liver biopsy. A liver biopsy can help confirm the ...
- 22. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... where it's grown on a special medium (cultured) and then checked for the presence of bacteria. When doctors suspect eosinophilic folliculitis, they may remove a small tissue sample (biopsy) from an active ...
- 23. Goiter
- (Goiter)
- ... about the nature and size of your thyroid, but they're more invasive, time-consuming and expensive than are ultrasound tests. A biopsy. During a fine-needle aspiration biopsy, ultrasound is used ...
- 24. Thyroid cancer
- (Thyroid cancer)
- ... Imaging tests, such as ultrasound of the neck to help determine the nature of the nodule and to look for enlarged lymph nodes Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy to remove cells from your thyroid ...
- 25. Thrombocytosis
- (Thrombocytosis)
- ... the level of iron in your blood Test for markers of inflammation Order genetic testing to help determine if you have a blood and bone marrow disorder Conduct a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to ...
- 26. Reye's syndrome
- (Reye's syndrome)
- ... cord. A small sample of cerebrospinal fluid is removed and sent to a lab for analysis. Liver biopsy. A liver biopsy can help the doctor identify or rule out other conditions that may be affecting ...
- 27. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... biopsy to remove a sample of kidney tissue. Kidney biopsy is often done with local anesthesia using a long, thin needle that's inserted through your skin and into your kidney. The biopsy sample is sent ...
- 28. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... tests might include ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Removing a sample of kidney tissue (biopsy). In very selected cases, your doctor may recommend a ...
- 29. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- ... doctor suspects recurrent breast cancer based on results of a mammogram or physical exam, or because of signs and symptoms, you'll likely need further imaging tests and a biopsy. The following tests ...
- 30. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... This test allows your doctor to view your colon using a thin, flexible, lighted tube with an attached camera. During the procedure, your doctor can take small samples of tissue (biopsy) for laboratory ...
- 31. Proctitis
- (Proctitis)
- ... the procedure, your doctor can also take small samples of tissue (biopsy) for laboratory analysis. Sometimes a tissue sample can help confirm a diagnosis. Scope exam of your entire colon. A colonoscopy ...
- 32. Vulvar cancer
- (Vulvar cancer)
- ... a colposcopy exam, your doctor uses a device that works like a magnifying glass to closely inspect your vulva for abnormal areas. Removing a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy). To determine whether ...
- 33. Vitiligo
- (Vitiligo)
- ... or skin conditions, such as dermatitis or psoriasis. He or she may use a device called a Woods lamp, which shines ultraviolet (UV) light onto the skin, to determine whether you have vitiligo. Skin biopsy ...
- 34. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... lighted microscope called a colposcope. Colposcopy allows your doctor to magnify the surface of your vagina to see any areas of abnormal cells. Removing a sample of vaginal tissue for testing. Biopsy ...
- 35. Endometrial cancer
- (Endometrial cancer)
- ... uterus, you'll likely undergo an endometrial biopsy. This involves removing tissue from your uterine lining for laboratory analysis. This may be done in your doctor's office and usually doesn't require ...
- 36. Indigestion
- (Indigestion)
- ... for abnormalities and may remove some tissue (biopsy) for examination. X-rays of your esophagus, stomach and small intestine. Also called an upper gastrointestinal and small bowel series, this exam ...
- 37. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... flexible, lighted tube with an attached camera. During the procedure, your doctor can also take small samples of tissue (biopsy) for laboratory analysis. Sometimes a tissue sample can help confirm a diagnosis. ...
- 38. Peptic ulcers
- (Peptic ulcers)
- ... ulcer, he or she may remove small tissue samples (biopsy) for laboratory examination. A biopsy can also identify the presence of H. pylori in your stomach lining. Your doctor is more likely to recommend ...
- 39. Wilson's disease
- (Wilson's disease)
- ... called a liver biopsy, your doctor inserts a thin needle through your skin and into your liver. Your doctor draws out a small sample of liver tissue and sends it to a laboratory to test for excess copper. ...
- 40. Whipple's disease
- (Whipple's disease)
- ... that suggest the presence of this condition — for example, abdominal tenderness and skin darkening, particularly on sun-exposed parts of your body. Biopsy. An important step in diagnosing Whipple's ...
