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The urethra is an important part of the urinary tract. While its primary job in both genders is to pass urine outside the body, this channel also has an important role in ejaculating semen from the reproductive tract of men. Most of us will undergo few, if... |
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Irregularities of the urethra in young boys are rare. But they can cause various problems with urination. What conditions should you watch for in your child? The following information should help you understand these different benign lesions.
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Benign lesions in the urinary tracts of young girl are rare, but when they occur they can cause problems. Following is a quick primer on the conditions your daughter may experience.
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A biopsy is conducted by removing a sample of skin or tissue from a patient's body for examination under a microscope to diagnose a medical condition, especially cancer.
A biopsy can be obtained of the skin by rem... |
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The bladder is a balloon-like organ in the lower half of the abdomen, which stores urine and expels urine when it is full. If the bladder isn't large enough to hold the usual amount of urine made by the kidneys, a bladder augmentation may be necessary.
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Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. About 53,200 Americans are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year and 12,200 die annually of the disease. In recent decades there has been a steady increase in the incidence of bladder c... |
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Many people may have small, bulging pouches in their bladder and never know it. These pouches are usually harmless but read on to learn more about what problems they can cause.
What is bladder diverticul... |
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Sometimes factors can occasionally interfere with bladder development, as is the case for children with bladder exstrophy. If your newborn has been diagnosed with this condition, what can you expect? The following information should help you talk to your c... |
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What happens when the bladder has abnormal connections with other organs? The information below should help you recognize this problem before it causes serious damage.
What is bladder fistula?
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Fortunately traumatic injury to the bladder is uncommon. The bladder is located within the bony structures of the pelvis and is protected from most external forces. But injuries can occur as a result of blunt or penetrating trauma. The following informatio... |
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