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Flashcards in Ch. 15 Gynecologic Diagnostic Tests & Procedures Deck (16)
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biopsy (Bx)

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removal of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination

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aspiration/needle biopsy

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needle draw of tissue or fluid from a cavity for cytologic examination

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endoscopic biopsy

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removal of a specimen for biopsy during an endoscopic procedure

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excisional biopsy

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removal of an entire lesion for microscopic examination

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incisional biopsy

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removal of a piece of suspicious tissue for microscopic examination

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stereotactic breast biopsy

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use of x-ray imaging, a specialized stereotactic frame and a computer to calculate, precisely locate, and direct a needle into a breast lesion to remove a core specimen for biopsy

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sentinel node breast biopsy

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biopsy of the sentinel node (first lymph node to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor) in a breast

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colposcopy

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examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope, a specialized microscope with a camera attached

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hysteroscopy

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use of a hysteroscope to examine the intrauterine cavity

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Papanicolaou (Pap) smear

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study of cells collected from the cervix to screen for cancer

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hysterosalpingogram

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x-ray of the fallopian tubes after injection of contrast medium

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mammogram

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x-ray of breast tissue to detect neoplasms

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pelvic sonography

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ultrasound imaging of the female pelvis

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endovaginal/transvaginal sonogram

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ultrasound image of the uterus, tubes, and ovaries

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sonohysterogram; hysterosonogram; saline infusion sonogram

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transvaginal sonographic image made as sterile saline solution is injected into the uterus

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transabdominal sonogram

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ultrasound image of the lower abdomen

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