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American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts Epidermoid cysts are asymptomatic, dome-shaped lesions that often arise from a ruptured pilosebaceous follicle. The minimal excision technique for epidermoid cyst removal is less invasive than complete surgical excision and does not require suture closure...   |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Schwetschenau & Kelley |
The Adult Neck Mass Family physicians frequently encounter neck masses in adult patients. A careful medical history should be obtained, and a thorough physical examination should be performed. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2002
Terrence E. Steyer |
Peritonsillar Abscess: Diagnosis and Treatment Peritonsillar abscess, the most common deep infection of the head and neck that occurs in adults, is typically formed by a combination of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The presenting symptoms include fever, throat pain, and trismus... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Lucas & Cone |
Breast Cyst Aspiration The breast mass is a clinical problem commonly encountered by family physicians. Fine-needle and core biopsy techniques require training and cytopathologist support. In contrast, breast cyst aspiration using a 21- or 22-gauge needle is a simple, cost-effective, minimally invasive procedure. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002 |
Minimal Excision Technique for Removal of an Epidermoid Cyst What is an epidermoid cyst?... Where are epidermoid cysts commonly found on the body?... Are there any problems or complications associated with epidermoid cysts?... What is the minimal excision technique?... Is the minimal excision technique always successful in removing the cyst wall?... |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001
James C. Higgins & James M. Fitzgerald |
Evaluation of Incidental Renal and Adrenal Masses Incidental renal or adrenal masses are sometimes found during imaging for problems unrelated to the kidneys and adrenal glands. Knowledgeable family physicians can reliably diagnose these masses, thereby avoiding unnecessary worry and procedures for their patients... |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2001
Thomas J. Zuber |
Office Management of Digital Mucous Cysts Digital mucous cysts are solitary, clear, or flesh-colored nodules that develop on the dorsal digits between the distal interphalangeal joint and the proximal nail fold... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Milad Chrieki |
Echinococcosis -- An Emerging Parasite in the Immigrant Population Echinococcus tapeworms are parasites that infect dog species worldwide and occasionally are transmitted to humans. Most of the new human cases that are diagnosed in the United States each year occur in members of well-defined risk groups. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Ovarian Cyst What is an ovarian cyst?... What is a sonogram?... Are there any other tests I might have?... Do I need surgery for an ovarian cyst?... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
George J. Bitar |
Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome: Guidelines for Early Detection Basal cell nevus syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. It is characterized by five major components. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
Breast Cyst Aspiration What is a breast cyst?... What is breast cyst aspiration?... When is breast cyst aspiration used? How is it done?... What are the benefits of breast cyst aspiration?... Can other problems happen because of breast cyst aspiration?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001 |
Kidney Cysts What are kidney cysts?... How common are kidney cysts?... How are kidney cysts found?... If I have a kidney cyst, what will my doctor want to do?... Will I need surgery to remove a kidney cyst?... etc. |
Nursing
June 2008
Lynn C. Hadaway |
Targeting therapy with central venous access devices Zero in on your role in managing these common I.V. catheters so you can protect your patient from complications. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004
Kucik et al. |
Common Intestinal Parasites Intestinal parasites cause significant morbidity and mortality. Diseases caused by Enterobius vermicularis, Giardia lamblia, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus, and Entamoeba histolytica occur in the United States. E. vermicularis, or pinworm, causes irritation and sleep disturbances. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Kidney Cysts A patient hand-out on what the kidneys do, how cysts affect function and possible treatments of the problem. |
