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Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx), and vocal cords

Explains liver biopsy, also called percutaneous liver biopsy, a test used to look for liver diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis

Discusses nuclear scan to look at liver and spleen for problems. Explains how to prepare for the test, how it is done, and risks

A lung biopsy removes a small piece of lung tissue that can be looked at under a microscope. The biopsy can be done in several

A lung scan is a type of nuclear scanning test. It is most often used to find a pulmonary embolism. This is a blood clot that

A lymph node biopsy removes lymph node tissue to be looked at under a microscope for signs of infection or a disease, such as

A myelogram uses X-rays and a special dye called contrast material to make pictures of the bones and the fluid-filled space

Pericardiocentesis is done to find the cause of fluid buildup around the heart and to relieve pressure on the heart. The tissue

Thoracentesis (say "thor-uh-sen-TEE-sis") is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This

Your pulse is the rate at which your heart beats. Your pulse is usually called your heart rate, which is the number of times your