Nov 28, 2017 · Also, what looks like a fibroelastoma on a standard echocardiogram, or EKG — an imaging test that shows the anatomy, structure and function of the heart — could actually be excess heart valve tissue or tissue that formed due to an infection that has healed. Another imaging exam called a transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE, can allow your ...

Dec 3, 2010 · Uterine papillary serous carcinoma falls into the type 2 category. Treatment for uterine papillary serous carcinoma generally involves surgery, followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Most often, surgery includes removal of the uterus (hysterectomy), fallopian tubes and ovaries, as well as any other cancer that may be visible in the abdomen ...

Oct 10, 2024 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I understand surgery is often included as part of the treatment plan for breast cancer.If I'm a candidate for lumpectomy but am also considering a mastectomy, what are some things I should keep in mind?

Mar 11, 2017 · For very small papillary thyroid cancers (less than 1 centimeter in diameter and completely confined to the thyroid on ultrasound examination), it may be reasonable to avoid surgery and monitor them periodically without treatment. This is termed “surveillance” and requires annual imaging of the thyroid with high-quality ultrasound.

Nov 27, 2024 · In the past, it was believed that women developed thyroid cancer more than men. However, recent data shows that women are often diagnosed with a less aggressive, relatively non-life-threatening form of thyroid cancer.

Feb 27, 2019 · Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium deposits form on the aortic valve in the heart. These deposits can cause narrowing at the opening of the aortic valve. This narrowing can become severe enough to reduce blood flow through the aortic valve — a condition called aortic valve stenosis. Aortic valve calcification may […]

May 17, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother was diagnosed with stage 0 squamous cell carcinoma in situ in one of his vocal cords. He has been through several endoscopic surgeries, but the carcinoma keeps coming back. His doctors do not recommend radiation therapy. Are more surgeries the answer, or are other treatments available? ANSWER: For your brother’s […]

Oct 30, 2019 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — In cell and mouse models, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a way to slow and reverse the process of uncontrolled internal scarring, called fibrosis. This disease process has few effective therapies, no cure and can be fatal when it occurs in organs such as the liver (cirrhosis) or lungs (pulmonary […]

Apr 9, 2024 · Mayo Clinic researchers are seeking to overcome hurdles to advancing CAR-T cell therapy to solid tumors for thyroid cancer.

Oct 25, 2023 · Along with retaining thyroid function, there are other advantages. "The benefit is that we can do it in the outpatient setting, without the scar on the neck," he says.