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Breast Cancer Awareness Pt. 3: Breast Cancer Biopsy
Generally a biopsy is recommended when there is some sort of abnormality on a physical examination or a radiology test. A breast cancer biopsy is a procedure that allows the doctor to take away a small amount of tissue from the breast the tissue is then taken to a lab for examination. There are various biopsy practices that can be performed. Local anesthetic is a procedure that is used to numb a individual region. General anesthesia can be used too; which permits a patient to be sedated throughout the whole procedure. The size and location of the lump or abnormality is what decides the type of procedure that will be used for the breast cancer biopsy.
There are different types of biopsies that can be preformed and because of this fact it is recommended to discuss which option is best for you with your health care provider. One process includes using a fine needle aspirate. This method is recommended to divide a cyst from a lump. The fine needle aspirate is used to remove fluid from the lump. Open or surgical biopsy can also be performed. This method frequently calls for general anesthetic in which a surgeon will take away part or the whole lump from the affected area. An incision is made in the breast and the tissue is then taken away. Incisional biopsy and Excisional biopsy are two types of surgical biopsies that can be used to remove suspicious or cancerous tissue from the breast. Incisional biopsy is when a small amount of the lump is taken away whereas Excisional biopsy the whole lump is taken out. A wire localization technique is also used. This is done when the lump is small, deep and difficult to locate. The technique uses a special wire which is place into the lump using x-ray guidance. The surgeon then follows that wire to locate where the lump is within the breast.
Minimally Invasive Biopsies
Women are beginning to seek practices that are less invasive and disturbing to the body. Less scarring of the breast tissue is also something that women request. Special instruments and techniques are used to make this possible. By using modern day technology, like Mammograms & computers, surgeons are now able to see 3D images which help find the exact location of the breast lump or suspicious tissue and remove it with a needle.
Ultrasound-guided biopsy
Ultrasonic waves are created by a computer and transducer which will create an image of the breast lump or mass. The procedure helps guide the needle while the surgeon is taking the biopsy. This procedure is called the ultrasound-guided biopsy. The stereotactic and ultrasound-guided techniques can be assisted by a mamma tone breast cancer biopsy system which is also knows as a vacuumed assistant biopsy. A tube is put into the breast lump or mass and the breast tissue is gently suctioned into the tube and a rotating knife then removes the tissue. The handheld mammogram device has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration since 1999.
Best MRI
Articles that have recently been published propose that women who have certain risks would be able to gain from a breast MRI or magnetic resonance imaging test. The magnetic resonance imaging test uses magnetic field and radio waves to make a computer image of the breast. This practice required no radiation or x-rays. The radiological testing will benefit women by providing more information about the breast tissue and may prevent unnecessary biopsies.
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Celiac Disease And The Need For Good Nutrition
Celiac disease affects the small intestine, one of the major components of the digestive system. The intestine itself is over twenty feet long, starting at the stomach and ending at the beginning of the large intestine, also called the colon. The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. Each section performs a different role in the digestive process. - The first section, the duodenum, is connected to the stomach. This is the first section that the food is emptied into. It absorbs calcium, magnesium, iron, fat soluble vitamins A and D and glucose. - The second section of the small intestine is the jejunum. It absorbs fat, sucrose, lactose, glucose, proteins, amino acids, fat soluble Vitamins A and D and water soluble vitamins like folic acid. - The last section before the large colon begins is the ileum. It absorbs proteins, amino acids, water soluble vitamins like folic acid and Vitamin B 12 (Source: Roizen, MD and Oz, MD 2006) After food is emptied from the stomach, it is treated with bile which has been secreted by the liver. After the food has been digested and absorbed as much as possible from the small intestine, it is sent to the colon for further processing and for elimination from the body in the form of waste product. In celiac disease, there is a problem with the reaction of the small intestine to certain proteins in wheat, rye, barley and in some cases, oats. The protein that is the problem, gluten, spurs an allergic reaction that not only causes inflammation, but can destroy the lining of the small intestine. Because of this destruction, the body cannot absorb the dietary nutrients that it needs, which will lead to deficiencies. Celiac disease is common in countries in Europe, especially Ireland, Italy, Sweden and Austria. In Finland, celiac disease may be as common as one in every 100 persons, in Northern Ireland, the number may be one in every 300. In the United States, the rough estimate of the disease is one in every 3000 people (Source: Lee, MD 2010). What is Gluten? Gluten is a group of proteins that is found in wheat and other grains. Proteins are long chains of amino acids that can number in the hundreds. During the digestive process, the body breaks down these chains into single amino acids and smaller chains. However, one of these, gliadin, is not broken down the same way as the others and leads to the problems in the small intestine’s lining. Other foods may contain similar proteins but may not cause reactions to the majority of people. Still other foods may only cause reactions that are fairly weak or may only cause a reaction in those who are very severely affected by celiac disease. Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease Not all people with celiac disease have it to the same degree. Symptoms can range from non-existent to severe. Most symptoms arise because of malabsorption while others may be due to malnutrition. Fat is the most commonly affected nutrient in celiac disease. Symptoms of fat malabsorption include diarrhea, malodorous flatulence, abdominal bloating, and increased amounts of fat in the stool. The stools tend to be fairly large in size, foul smelling, greasy and light in color. They also tend to float in the toilet bowl. It is possible that you will see oil droplets on the top of the water. Lactose may also be affected by celiac disease because the body is unable to split lactose into its two smaller sugar forms, glucose and galactose. In those who have celiac disease and are also lactose intolerant, symptoms may be greatly increased and more severe. These include: diarrhea, excessive gas, abdominal pain and distention. When celiac disease causes malnutrition and vitamin or mineral deficiencies it can lead to weight loss, fluid retention, anemia, osteoporosis, easy bruising, nerve damage, infertility and muscle weakness. The disease is typically found in children or infants, however in adults the disease is often misdiagnosed first and then later discovered to be present. For instance, in many cases, the disease is occasionally misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome. Other Problems Celiac disease may cause a number of other problems including an itchy rash that affects the arms, legs, buttocks, neck, trunk and scalp. Medically it is called dermatitis herpetiformis and affects about 10% of those who have celiac disease (Source: Lee, MD 2010). Other conditions include painful mouth ulcers, insulin dependent diabetes (Type I), autoimmune thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus. Celiac disease and other intestinal inflammation causing diseases may lead to cancer in some people, including abdominal, liver and colorectal cancers and some lymphomas, making it very important to diagnose celiac disease before the damage becomes severe (Source: Science Daily, 2009). Diagnosis Because there are a number of other diseases that can present with symptoms that are similar to celiac disease, it is important that the diagnosis be made in a definitive way. A biopsy of the small intestine is considered to be the most accurate method of testing for the disease. This can be done by passing a scope down the throat and into the duodenum under light sedation. Several samples are obtained and then analyzed. While the test is considered to be the best, it is not without drawbacks. There are some additional allergies that could look like celiac disease as well as some temporary conditions that can skew the results of the biopsy, most notably cow milk and soy protein allergies. There are blood tests that can be done for celiac disease, however most people are still required to have the biopsy for confirmation. The Gluten Free Diet After the diagnosis is made, the patient will be put on a lifelong gluten free diet which can be difficult and time consuming to follow and nearly impossible to handle in certain social settings. There are those who choose to follow this diet on their own, whether or not they have celiac disease or not, however it is not for everybody and even those who have to do so may find themselves overwhelmed. It is hard to find gluten free foods when eating out, for instance. There are foods in the average grocery store but they tend to be more expensive than others. Because so much of the nutrients that are needed in the diet are not being absorbed by the body, it is important to consider supplementation. However, this can often be hard to do because of the inability to digest the ingredients in the supplement. Proasis, the first all natural liquid protein supplement is free from many of the potentially problematic ingredients found in other supplements, including gluten. It is available in a number of fruit based flavors and is convenient to take along with you. In addition to being gluten free, Proais, from Protica is also lactose free.
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renal biopsy tea color urine mcq?
A child is brought to his doctor by his parents. His parents state that his urine has developed an odd tea color. Physical examination reveals a well-behaved child, who is normotensive with no evidence of discomfort or edema. Laboratory tests indicate normal renal function and normal levels of C3. The patient's parents deny any recent sore throat or skin infections. They do, however, recall a recent transient gastrointestinal infection. Which of the following renal biopsy findings would best establish the diagnosis?
A. Crescent formation
B. Foot process effacement
C. Mesangial IgA deposits
D. Subepithelial electron-dense deposits
E. Thickening of glomerular capillary walls
This scenario sounds like HSP limited to the kidneys, in which case the you would expect to see IgA deposits in the mesangium. The answer is likely C.
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