First, the doctor will take the medical history and ask exactly about the symptoms. During the gynecological palpation, he may be able to feel a (painful) enlargement of the ovary. By means of ultrasound examination through the vagina, he will see whether the cyst shows any abnormalities. Further examinations such as an ultrasound of the … Ovarian Cysts: Diagnosis and Treatment
Among the many technical terms used by medical professionals, the term “tumor” most often gives rise to misunderstanding and groundless, unnecessary anxiety. A typical example: the gynecologist discovers cysts on the woman’s ovaries during an examination. He notes the diagnosis “adnexal tumor” on the medical chart or in the hospital admission, meaning only that something … Cysts and Fibroids
A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled cyst in the back of the knee. It often forms as a result of chronic knee disease. A typical symptom is a swelling in the popliteal fossa that is usually easily palpable. As a rule, a Baker cyst can be treated conservatively with anti-inflammatory ointments. If the symptoms still … Symptoms of a Baker’s Cyst in the Knee
Keratocyst is the medical term for a keratocystic odontogenic tumor. It refers to an aggressively growing, but in most cases benign, tumor. What is a keratocyst? A keratocyst refers to a keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KOT). In medicine, it is also known as an odontogenic primordial cyst. This is a cavity within the jawbone that is … Keratocyst: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Cysts can occur in a wide variety of organs, including the breast, ovaries, knee, head, or kidneys. They are often not discovered until a routine physical exam because they cause no symptoms or only nonspecific symptoms. Cysts are usually harmless, but in rare cases they can degenerate. Whether treatment is necessary depends primarily on whether … Treat Cysts
A lump in the breast frightens many women and worries them when they feel it in their breast or when the doctor detects it. Immediately the thought of breast cancer pushes itself into the foreground. But lumps in the breast are not always a sign of cancer. There are further clinical pictures, which can cause … Lumps in the breast
Detect lumps in the breast Nodules in the breast are asymptomatic and are only visible externally when the lump protrudes the skin or retractions have occurred above the lump. Since this is only the case after the lump has been growing for a long time, most lumps can be recognized by palpation. Either the woman … Detect lumps in the breast | Lumps in the breast
Diagnosis The cornerstone of diagnosing a lump in the breast is palpation. Experienced gynecologists are able to assess the lump by means of a palpation. This is followed by an ultrasound examination (sonography), which is often sufficient to give the all-clear. If the ultrasound results are unclear, there is always the possibility to perform a … Diagnosis | Lumps in the breast
Lumps in the breast during breastfeeding During the breastfeeding period, especially in the first days and weeks, the female breast is exposed to unaccustomed strain, at times lumps form. These are usually oblong or strand-shaped. These are blocked milk ducts, a so-called milk congestion, which occurs when the baby does not drink some parts of … Lumps in the breast during breastfeeding | Lumps in the breast
Prognosis Harmless nodes are harmless and have a good prognosis. Fibroadenomas, cysts and mastopathies usually proceed without consequences after the symptoms have subsided. Affected women do not have an increased risk for further diseases. If the woman suffers from breast cancer, the prognosis depends mainly on the stage at which the cancer was discovered. Early … Prognosis | Lumps in the breast
Perichondritis A completely different cause of inflammation of the ear and earlobe is perichondritis. This is an inflammation of the cartilage skin in the ear, which can spread to the surrounding skin. It is caused by germs and pathogens that have penetrated the skin, usually through very small, unnoticed injuries. The most common pathogens are … Perichondritis | Earlobe Inflammation
General information The earlobe, Latin Lobulus auriculae, has no function in the true sense of the word, just as the auricles and the Darwin hump have become functionless for modern man. The earlobe is located at the lower part of the auricle. It could be described as a fleshy skin lobe, which can either be … Earlobe Inflammation