Chap 19, Clinical Procedures Flashcards
bone marrow biopsy
Aspiration of bone marrow tissue and examination under a microscope for evidence of malignant cells.
bone marrow or stem cell transplantation
Bone marrow or stem cells are infused intravenously into a patient.
autologous marrow transplantation
Marrow previously obtained from the patient and stored is reinfused when needed.
peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
Immature blood cells called stem cells are selected and harvested from the blood of a patient instead of from the bone marrow.
core needle biopsy
Insertion of a large-bore needle into tissue to remove a core of cells for microscopic examination.
exfoliative cytology
Cells are scraped from the region of suspected disease and examined under a microscope.
fiberoptic colonoscopy
Visual examination of the colon using a fiberoptic instrument.
laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using small incisions and a laparoscope. Also known as peritoneoscopy.
mammography
X-ray examination of the breast to detect breast cancer.
PET/CT scan
Diagnostic procedure combining CT (computed tomography) and PET (positron emission tomography).
radionuclide scans
Radioactive substances (radionuclides) are injected intravenously, and scans (images) of organs are obtained.