Chap 19, Clinical Procedures Flashcards

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bone marrow biopsy

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Aspiration of bone marrow tissue and examination under a microscope for evidence of malignant cells.

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bone marrow or stem cell transplantation

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Bone marrow or stem cells are infused intravenously into a patient.

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autologous marrow transplantation

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Marrow previously obtained from the patient and stored is reinfused when needed.

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peripheral blood stem cell transplantation

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Immature blood cells called stem cells are selected and harvested from the blood of a patient instead of from the bone marrow.

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core needle biopsy

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Insertion of a large-bore needle into tissue to remove a core of cells for microscopic examination.

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exfoliative cytology

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Cells are scraped from the region of suspected disease and examined under a microscope.

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fiberoptic colonoscopy

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Visual examination of the colon using a fiberoptic instrument.

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laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using small incisions and a laparoscope. Also known as peritoneoscopy.

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mammography

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X-ray examination of the breast to detect breast cancer.

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PET/CT scan

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Diagnostic procedure combining CT (computed tomography) and PET (positron emission tomography).

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radionuclide scans

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Radioactive substances (radionuclides) are injected intravenously, and scans (images) of organs are obtained.

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