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PancreasEsophagusCavityOrgansJejunumDiarrheaUltrasoundPancreaticAortaNauseaLiverStomach or duodenumGallbladderDeveloped abdominal painProximal duodenumPyloriDuodenalUlcersColonSevereAbdomenVomitingSmallPresented with abdominal painSymptoms may includePerforationFullnessComplete abdominal explorationSurgicalAscitesDigestiveGastricBiliaryPersistentInferiorPresenting symptomDistensionDiagnosisPatientsClinicalBiopsyGallstonesSurgeryExaminationEndoscopic
Pancreas21
  • Gastrinomas most commonly arise in the duodenum, pancreas or stomach. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most of the abdominal organs are supplied by three major arteries namely the celiac artery which supplies blood to stomach, pancreas, spleen. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by non-beta islet cell gastrin-secreting tumors of the pancreas or upper duodenum. (medscape.com)
  • On nonenhanced CT scans for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a small hypoattenuating nodule may be seen in the duodenum or pancreas. (medscape.com)
  • Tumors in the head of the pancreas can lead to mechanical obstruction of the upper duodenum and gastric outlet, as well as gastrointestinal bleeding. (orpha.net)
  • Procedures include a distal pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy (for tumors in the body and tail of pancreas) and pancreaticoduodenectomy (for those in the head of the pancreas). (orpha.net)
  • Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), however, is a condition in which the pancreas produces insufficient amounts of these enzymes, leading to nutrient deficits and symptoms including diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • Imaging studies such as abdominal radiography and CT scanning can show inflammation or calcium deposits in the pancreas or changes in the pancreatic ducts. (medscape.com)
  • The pancreas lies in the upper abdomen alongside the first portion of the small intestine (called the duodenum) and between the stomach, liver and right kidney. (petplace.com)
  • Abdominal ultrasound examination to evaluate for swelling of the pancreas, presence of pancreatic abscess or cyst or presence of peritonitis. (petplace.com)
  • Exploration includes examination of the pancreas and both adrenal glands in addition to the systems mentioned. (dvm360.com)
  • The exocrine pancreas secretes proteolytic enzymes, amylase, and lipase into the duodenum. (autoaccident.com)
  • Injuries to the duodenum and pancreas present a challenge to surgeons in trauma centers primarily because of their retroperitoneal location. (autoaccident.com)
  • A large amount of excess acid is produced in response to the overproduction of the hormone gastrin, which in turn is caused by tumors on the pancreas or duodenum. (mountsinai.org)
  • The organs located in the epigastric region are the stomach, pancreas, and duodenum. (medmastery.com)
  • In the epigastric region, organs that can be palpated include the stomach, pancreas, and duodenum. (medmastery.com)
  • Various simulated lesions including biliary stones and cysts, solid tumors (hypoechoic, hyperechoic and target-appearance) in the liver, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. (imagingsol.com.au)
  • Detachable stomach and duodenum allowing various scanning methods of the bile duct and pancreas. (imagingsol.com.au)
  • The pancreas develops as 2 buds (outpouchings) of endoderm from the primitive duodenum at the junction of the foregut and the midgut. (medscape.com)
  • The duodenum and pancreas. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Nevertheless, extended survival was seen in a few patients and included a 3-year-old girl who received a multivisceral transplant (stomach, duodenum, pancreas, small bowel, colon and liver). (medscape.com)
Esophagus14
Cavity7
  • The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Ascites is excess fluid in your abdominal cavity. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • If free perforation occurs, bowel contents leak freely through the perforation into the abdominal cavity, which leads to an infection known as peritonitis . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Good operating room lights properly positioned aid the surgeon in accurate examination of the abdominal cavity. (dvm360.com)
  • A very small camera is inserted into the abdominal cavity. (sundt.de)
  • The kidneys are bilaterally located in the retroperitoneal space (e.g., retroperitoneum), which is the anatomical space in the abdominal cavity that lies behind the peritoneum. (medmastery.com)
  • Recall that the thoracoabdominal diaphragm is a sheet of skeletal muscle dividing the thorax from the abdominal cavity. (pressbooks.network)
Organs15
  • What is the main artery that takes blood to the abdominal organs? (onteenstoday.com)
  • A complete and thorough examination of all abdominal organs is indicated. (dvm360.com)
  • It includes the organs necessary to digest food, absorb nutrients and process waste. (stelizabeth.com)
  • Since many diseases of the abdominal organs become noticeable in certain regions, specifying the exact pain area (right or left) is helpful when making a diagnosis. (sundt.de)
  • Diseases of the abdominal organs are also examined with a laparoscopy (abdominal endoscopy). (sundt.de)
  • In this article, you'll learn key techniques for palpating abdominal organs. (medmastery.com)
  • Deep palpation helps feel for certain palpable abdominal organs-especially if they are enlarged. (medmastery.com)
  • Organs that should be palpated during the deep exam include the liver, gallbladder, and spleen. (medmastery.com)
  • The main deviations from the current test guidelines include a lack of neurobehavioral investigations and a limited number of organs weighed and examined at the terminal investigations. (europa.eu)
  • We first developed an automated organs-at-risk segmentation tool for upper abdominal radiation therapy treatment. (tmc.edu)
  • We employed the adaptive nnU-Net architecture to develop a model ensemble capable of contouring various organs, including the duodenum, small bowel (ileum and jejunum), large bowel, liver, spleen, kidneys, and spinal cord. (tmc.edu)
  • Our organs-at-risk segmentation tool achieved a clinical acceptance rate of over 90% for all organs except the duodenum, demonstrating its accuracy in delineation. (tmc.edu)
  • Our auto-segmentation system for organs-at-risk achieved high clinical acceptance rates in upper-abdominal radiation treatment. (tmc.edu)
  • The focus of this class is the abdominal organs including the duodenum, jejunoileum, colon, and rectum. (iahe.com)
  • Just as the thoracic organs are surrounded by sacs (the pericaridal and pleural sacs), the abdomen contains a sac called the peritoneum that surrounds many of the abdominal organs. (pressbooks.network)
Jejunum5
Diarrhea7
  • Symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome may experience abdominal pain and diarrhea. (wikipedia.org)
  • These tumors, or gastrinomas , stimulate acid-secreting cells of the stomach to maximal activity, with consequent gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal ulceration, as well as diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. (medscape.com)
  • Symptoms are often non-specific and include a large abdominal mass, abdominal distension/pain, failure to thrive, diarrhea, vomiting and jaundice. (orpha.net)
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, are frequently observed in patients with Plasmodium falciparum malaria. (nature.com)
  • Other presenting symptoms included diarrhea and/or hematochezia (8 cases), nausea/vomiting (5 cases), and intussusception (1 case). (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • Other symptoms associated with chronic pancreatitis include diarrhea and weight loss. (medscape.com)
Ultrasound4
  • Full staging needs to be performed, including ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the primary tumor, as well as CT scans of the chest to detect any metastasis. (orpha.net)
  • Pre-operative diagnostics should be that expected for the patient with hepatic disease and may include CBC, biochemical profile, bile acids, coagulation profile, and abdominal radiographs and ultrasound. (vin.com)
  • This may include an ultrasound of the abdomen, blood tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, and abdominal X-rays. (autoaccident.com)
  • Innovative phantom simulating abdominal open intraoperative and laparoscopic ultrasound. (imagingsol.com.au)
Pancreatic12
  • Most gastrinomas present as the gastrinoma triangle, which includes the porta hepatis, duodenal sweep, and pancreatic head. (medscape.com)
  • MEN 1 syndrome is a condition that includes parathyroid, pancreatic, and pituitary tumors. (medscape.com)
  • Differential diagnoses include poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas, solid pseudopapillary tumors, pancreatic carcinoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and autoimmune pancreatitis. (orpha.net)
  • Based on the location and size of the pancreatic rest, the clinical symptoms that may occur include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, and pancreatic carcinoma. (news-medical.net)
  • MRCP provides information on the pancreatic parenchyma and adjacent abdominal viscera, and it uses heavily T2-weighted images to visualize the biliary and pancreatic ductal systems. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with a dilated pancreatic duct, a Roux-en-Y side-to-side pancreaticojejunostomy is indicated. (medscape.com)
  • The cause of obstruction is not seen and the differential includes a small neoplasm in the region of the pancreatic head or a gallstone. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Treatment mainly includes pain control and management of pancreatic insufficiency. (msdmanuals.com)
  • When an individual suffers an abdominal injury , they may experience symptoms indicative of pancreatic trauma. (autoaccident.com)
  • The signs of a pancreatic injury may include abdominal bruising, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and vomiting. (autoaccident.com)
  • An initial encounter with a pancreatic injury patient in the hospital will include hemodynamic stabilization and resuscitation. (autoaccident.com)
  • The staff includes board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterologists and surgeons with expertise in digestive disease, biliary tract disease (gall stones), pancreatic diseases and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). (swhcoronaregional.com)
Aorta8
  • The stomach is supplied by a rich system of arteries derived from the celiac trunk, the first major visceral branch of the abdominal aorta. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The abdominal aorta runs from the diaphragm and ends just above the pelvis, where it divides into the iliac arteries. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, so a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The abdominal aorta begins at the diaphragm, splitting to become the paired iliac arteries in the lower abdomen. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The superior mesenteric artery branches from the abdominal aorta inferior to the celiac trunk and provides oxygenated blood to most of the small intestine and the proximal large intestine. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Following the end of the exposure period the animals were sacrificed by exsanguination from the abdominal aorta. (europa.eu)
  • There was compression of D3 (third part of duodenum) between the aorta and SMA ( Figs. 1 and 2 ). (journalmc.org)
  • SMA syndrome, also known as aortomesenteric duodenal compression or duodenal vascular compression or Wilkie's syndrome or Cast syndrome, is a rare clinical entity that results from the compression of the third part of the duodenum as it passes between the overlying SMA and the aorta [ 1 ]. (journalmc.org)
Nausea6
  • However, there are also disadvantages to this method, which may include nausea, bloating or abdominal cramping. (aamft.org)
  • Other possible symptoms include reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting and hiccoughs. (healthfully.com)
  • An endoscopy can help determine what's causing digestive signs and symptoms, such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing and gastrointestinal bleeding. (stelizabeth.com)
  • Larger ulcers can cause abdominal pain, a feeling of fullness in the stomach, and nausea. (mountsinai.org)
  • Upper endoscopy is used to evaluate symptoms of persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, or difficulty swallowing. (nucleusmedicalmedia.com)
  • This procedure can help your doctor evaluate symptoms of persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. (swhcoronaregional.com)
Liver5
  • A variety of liver disorders can cause right upper abdominal pain. (healthfully.com)
  • Predisposing causes include obesity, high fat diet, liver disease, infection and recent abdominal surgery. (petplace.com)
  • The gallbladder is part of a network of structures known collectively as the biliary tree, which drains bile from the liver into the duodenum to facilitate digestion. (cdc.gov)
  • Special interests include colorectal cancer surgery and screening, rectal bleeding, disorders of the liver, coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis). (segsydney.com.au)
  • The right upper quadrant contains the liver and associated structures and most of the duodenum. (pressbooks.network)
Stomach or duodenum3
  • Severe abdominal pain with or without evidence of bleeding may indicate a perforation of the ulcer through the stomach or duodenum. (mountsinai.org)
  • When acids burn a hole all the way through the stomach or duodenum, it's called a perforation, and that's a medical emergency. (mountsinai.org)
  • That can lead to sores or ulcers in your stomach or duodenum. (ketteringhealth.org)
Gallbladder1
  • Ultrasonography of the gallbladder is included as part of the digestive diseases component of the NHANES III. (cdc.gov)
Developed abdominal pain1
  • In the meantime, she developed abdominal pain, and a computed tomography scan showed a 17 × 13 × 8-cm mass abutting the distal stomach, proximal duodenum, and right colon. (nih.gov)
Proximal duodenum1
  • A subsequent barium meal and follow-through demonstrated a linear compression at the third part of the duodenum causing dilation of the proximal duodenum. (journalmc.org)
Pylori1
  • Nonsurgical treatment options include using medication to treat H. pylori to assist in healing the ulcer and reduce the risk of recurrence. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Duodenal3
Ulcers3
Colon1
  • In general, vasculitis is not commonly observed in GI biopsies of patients with IgA vasculitis (HSP), and the spectrum of findings includes neutrophilic infiltrate within the small bowel and colon, with the duodenum most commonly affected. (stanfordchildrens.org)
Severe5
  • Symptoms can include severe abdominal pain. (onteenstoday.com)
  • If there is sudden or severe bleeding, symptoms can include: Dizziness and/or weakness. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Severe abdominal pain: what helps against it? (sundt.de)
  • In the event of sudden, very severe and persistent abdominal pain, bloody stools, fever or fainting, a doctor should be informed immediately. (sundt.de)
  • Background: Acute abdomen usually refers to a sudden onset severe abdominal pain that requires urgent attention. (bvsalud.org)
Abdomen7
  • Other symptoms may include: Pain in the chest, belly (abdomen), lower back, or flank (over the kidneys). (onteenstoday.com)
  • A complete medical history and a complete physical examination including careful palpation of the abdomen to check for pain or abdominal masses. (petplace.com)
  • Entrance to the abdomen is accomplished and the falciform ligament removed by excision along its lateral attachments to the abdominal wall and ligation at its cranial aspect. (dvm360.com)
  • Visualization of the abdomen is further enhanced by placement of Balfour self-retaining retractors after laparotomy pads moistened with saline have been placed to protect the abdominal wall. (dvm360.com)
  • Other mechanisms of injury include blunt force trauma to the upper abdomen, slip and fall accidents , and sports-related injuries. (autoaccident.com)
  • CT scan of abdomen showed dilatation of stomach, first and second part of duodenum. (journalmc.org)
  • A computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis can determine whether abdominal or pelvic adenopathy is present. (medscape.com)
Vomiting5
  • A rare neoplastic gastroenterologic disease most often found in children, which usually presents with the non-specific symptoms of a palpable mass, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, and weight loss/failure to thrive. (orpha.net)
  • The condition is usually asymptomatic, but however, it sometimes manifests as abdominal pain and vomiting. (news-medical.net)
  • Other accompanying symptoms include bloating (particularly with abdominal pain after a meal), gas, distension, weight loss, vomiting, stool color change, and acid regurgitation or heartburn (2). (sundt.de)
  • We will discuss a presentation of a 46-year-old female with abdominal pain and vomiting on background of recent weight loss. (journalmc.org)
  • A 46-year-old female presented to emergency department with 2 days history of abdominal pain and vomiting. (journalmc.org)
Small10
  • The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. (massgeneral.org)
  • Of these branches, the gastroduodenal artery supplies blood to the pylorus of the stomach and the nearby duodenum of the small intestine. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Second, the first part of the small intestine (duodenum), where substantial calories are absorbed, is surgically bypassed. (aamft.org)
  • A wide variety of ailments affecting the small or large intestine can cause upper abdominal pain. (healthfully.com)
  • They do not supply the duodenum of the small intestine. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Although small intestinal metastasis from lung cancer is rare and difficult to diagnose accurately, it should be considered when encountering a patient with lung cancer exhibiting abdominal symptoms and associated imaging findings. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The procedure called gastroscopy involves the placing of an endoscope (a small flexible tube with a camera and light) into the stomach and duodenum to search for abnormalities. (mountsinai.org)
  • A peptic ulcer is a defect in the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine, the duodenum. (mountsinai.org)
  • Failure to thrive, changes in appetite, borborygmi, flatus, abdominal discomfort, ascites and oedema are also more common with small than large bowel diarrhoea. (vin.com)
  • It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). (ketteringhealth.org)
Presented with abdominal pain1
  • This report documents the case of a 57‑year‑old male patient initially diagnosed with non‑metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, who presented with abdominal pain 6 months later. (spandidos-publications.com)
Symptoms may include1
Perforation3
  • However, in patients presenting with complications stemming from Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, evidence of abdominal visceral perforation can be seen. (medscape.com)
  • This may lead to perforation, which involves the lining of the duodenum splitting open. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. (nih.gov)
Fullness1
  • Signs and symptoms of chronic intestinal ischemia can include: Abdominal cramps or fullness, usually within 30 minutes after eating, and lasting one to three hours. (onteenstoday.com)
Complete abdominal exploration2
  • Following complete abdominal exploration, exteriorize the segments of the tract to be sampled. (vin.com)
  • A natural desire of the surgeon to focus on an obvious lesion is ignored initially in most cases in favor of a complete abdominal exploration. (dvm360.com)
Surgical5
  • Thus, post-surgical psychological follow-up should include ongoing assessment of these areas. (aamft.org)
  • Treatment of localized cutaneous disease includes radiotherapy, surgical excision, systemic therapy, or intralesional chemotherapy. (medscape.com)
  • This examination can include a biopsy (taking a tissue sample) as well as minor surgical interventions. (sundt.de)
  • The findings of this study support earlier initiation of acute RRT, and also underscore the importance of predicting prognoses of major abdominal surgical patients with AKI by using RIFLE classification. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It included diagnostic, medical and surgical interventions. (who.int)
Ascites1
  • Physical findings in dogs with acute pancreatitis are very variable, ranging from depression, to mild dehydration with signs of abdominal pain, to acute abdominal crisis, shock (tachycardia, prolonged capillary refill time, tacky mucous membranes, hypothermia), petechiation, icterus and ascites. (ivis.org)
Digestive2
  • It is responsible for the secretion of various digestive enzymes released in the duodenum to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. (autoaccident.com)
  • When the delicate balance of bacteria and the digestive tract are out of whack, abdominal pain can result. (sundt.de)
Gastric3
  • The celiac artery gives rise to three major branches, including the left gastric, splenic, and common hepatic arteries. (onteenstoday.com)
  • [ 11 ] The diagnosis of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is made on the basis of a combination of criteria, including the clinical presentation, gastrin radioimmunoassay findings, gastric acid secretory testing, and diagnostic imaging evaluation. (medscape.com)
  • Roux-en-Y combines the process of gastric restriction along with malabsorption. (aamft.org)
Biliary1
  • The biliary tree also includes the cystic duct, the right and left hepatic ducts, and the common hepatic and common bile ducts, as well as a series of microscopic biliary vessels. (cdc.gov)
Persistent1
  • See your doctor if you experience unexplained persistent or recurring upper abdominal pain. (healthfully.com)
Inferior1
  • The duodenum is primarily supplied by the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery and superior pancreaticoduodenal artery. (onteenstoday.com)
Presenting symptom1
Distension1
  • Initially she developed sharp, stabbing generalized abdominal pain followed by abdominal distension. (journalmc.org)
Diagnosis1
  • Registries may choose to record all of the The suggested codes are hierarchical, so notifications which they receive for a given that the higher number represents the more cancer case (including date, source, and valid basis, and should thus be used for this basis of diagnosis). (who.int)
Patients11
  • The study found that short-term crude, or actual, survival rates improved among patients who underwent surgery to repair a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. (onteenstoday.com)
  • Plain abdominal images are not useful in the routine evaluation of patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • We identified 16 patients with IgA vasculitis (HSP) with a GI biopsy series, including both adult and pediatric patients. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • Abdominal pain is the predominant symptom in most patients. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate whether early or late start of renal replacement therapy (RRT) defined by simplified RIFLE (sRIFLE) classification in AKI patients after major abdominal surgery will affect outcome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 98 patients (41 female, mean age 66.4 ± 13.9 years) who underwent acute RRT according to local indications for post-major abdominal surgery AKI between 1 January, 2002 and 31 December, 2005 were enrolled The demographic data, comorbid diseases, types of surgery and RRT, as well as the indications for RRT were documented. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Then we measured and recorded patients' outcome including in-hospital mortality and RRT wean-off until 30 June, 2006. (biomedcentral.com)
  • On the other hand, hospital-acquired infection also contributes to the development of AKI in patients who receive emergent abdominal surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether the timing of RRT affected the in-hospital mortality rate in patients with AKI after major abdominal surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From January 2002 to December 2005, adult patients who underwent major abdominal surgery with postoperative AKI requiring RRT in ICU were enrolled into this multicenter prospective observational study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Exclusion criteria included patients aged less than 18 years, patients with an ICU stay of less than two days, patients who started dialysis before surgery, patients who didn't undergo abdominal surgery, or patients who underwent renal transplantation. (biomedcentral.com)
Clinical2
  • A clinical evaluation, including a case history, assessment of the signs and symptoms, blood tests and imaging studies will help to identify the site of the bleeding will assist with isolating the cause. (healthhype.com)
  • Uses include comparing rates of interventions across countries, waiting times, and variations in response to specific health conditions (clinical pathways). (who.int)
Biopsy3
  • Indications for biopsy included nonspecific presenting symptoms, absence of rash at presentation, and/or failure to respond adequately to steroid therapy. (stanfordchildrens.org)
  • These principles include the need for complete and thorough exploration of all structures, biopsy and/or culture of appropriate tissues, and performance of a therapeutic operation when possible. (dvm360.com)
  • A simple biopsy taken from the duodenum will show whether or not you have Celiac disease. (endovisionclinic.com)
Gallstones1
  • Pancreatitis risk factors include excess alcohol consumption, gallstones, smoking and cystic fibrosis. (healthfully.com)
Surgery4
  • The most common surgery types include Graham patch surgery and Cellan-Jones repair surgery. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Surgery is initiated with a generous abdominal incision that allows access for palpation and visualization of all structures. (dvm360.com)
  • Abdominal surgery is probably associated with more likelihood to cause acute kidney injury (AKI). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Thus it was assumed that abdominal surgery is probably associated with an increased likelihood of developing AKI. (biomedcentral.com)
Examination4
  • Ready-to-use antibodies, which were not diluted, were purchased from Beijing Zhongshan Golden Bridge Biological Technology Co., Ltd. Whole-body CT examination revealed no distant metastases anywhere, including the brain. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Examination of cells whether from a primary or secondary site, including fluids aspirated using endoscopes or needles. (who.int)
  • Also to include the microscopic examination of peripheral blood films and trephine bone marrow aspirates. (who.int)
  • A complete blood cell count (CBC) with differential should be obtained, including examination of the peripheral blood smear if the differential is abnormal. (medscape.com)
Endoscopic1
  • Invasive modalities include endoscopic ultrasonography and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. (medscape.com)