Biopsy

There are many types of skin cancer but the three main types of skin cancer which are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Even though there are three major types of skin cancer this essay will be focusing on Melanoma. Before I can discuss how Melanoma works we have to understand the anatomy of the Skin tissue. In the human body our skin is the protection between the external environment and internal organs. The human body skin can be different in the thickness of the…

There are two types of breast carcinoma and the biopsy will identify or confirm which type. The sample from the tissue cells identifies the relationship between the cancer cells to the lobule or duct walls where they begin. If the location of the cancer is in the ducts or the lobules it is noninvasive…

Leukemia does not show obvious symptoms early on, however it shows certain unusual symptoms which need further diagnoses. Leukemia detection test involves many diagnostic methods such as blood test, bone marrow test, cytogenetic analysis, immunophenotyping, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunoglobulin test, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and G-banding karyotyping. The evaluation of these this diagnostic test takes place in the laboratory to determine the treatment plan for the…

Neuroblastoma is a type of childhood cancer that starts in immature nerve cells in the sympathetic nervous system. The autonomic system ( which is part of the peripheral nervous system) is divided into to the parasympathetic system and the sympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system controls activities when the body is at rest. The sympathetic nervous system controls involuntary body functions like breathing and digestion. It prepares the body for action. The nerves in this…

disease. Lung cancer happens to be the highest in deaths compared to every other type of cancer (A Revolution B-48). Wouldn't you think humans would put forth the most effort in biopsies, treatment methods, and research for this cancer? Yet surprisingly, it is not the top funded in any of these categories. Lung cancer biopsy, treatment, and research should be the first priority in America in striving for a cure because lung cancer is the leading cause of death. The first step with dealing with…

11.) Malabsorption syndrome includes a variety of disorders in which the intestine is unable to properly absorb specific nutrients into the bloodstream (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). This can hinder the absorption of various macronutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, macronutrients (vitamins and minerals), or even both (Cafasso & Kerr, 2015). Moreover, malabsorption syndrome happens when there is something preventing the bowel from taking in important fluids and nutrients. It can be…

RL is an 87 year old male who was experiencing increasing numbness and tingling in his left arm and was unable to stand up from his chair. He came into the ED on 10.27 at an external hospital and received a CT scan, which presented a C4 mass. He was then transferred to DHMC on 10.28 for further management. Comorbidities involve Afib with bradycardia at baseline, HTN, arthritis, a recurrent parastomal hernia and a colostomy. RL also had a spinal mass 40 years ago that was removed. It is not clear…

Breast ultrasound is an extremely popular imaging modality that goes hand-in-hand with additional exams for the diagnosis of breast cancer. Imaging today is more sensitive and effective at detecting masses than in the decades before, and has proven to be a reliable and safe method of evaluating breast tissue. Breast Ultrasound of the Past and Present In 1951, Wild and Neal used a 15 MHZ transducer to record and describe the acoustic impedance signatures of malignant, benign, and normal breast…

The most useful way to diagnose this form of cancer is by performing a needle biopsy. A lung needle biopsy is a method to remove a piece of lung tissue for examination. After removing the piece of tissue, the tissue is examined under a microscope and the specific cells are looked at for any abnormity. The abnormity being as listed above, the different types of cells and the appearance of those cells. Although a needle biopsy is the most used method of diagnosis, other options are available.…

A minor fall on the right hip caused the head of the femur to deteriorate, and the right leg was reported to be 5 cm shorter than the left leg. A biopsy was taken and two weeks later a prosthetic hip replacement was performed. The biopsy revealed an increased amount of osteoclasts which are bone cells that no longer secrete extracellular matrix. The six month follow-up there was no sign of returning Gorham’s disease. The second case was reported…