Understanding Vulvar Biopsy

A vulvar biopsy is a test to check for vulvar cancer or another skin disease. The vulva is the outer part of a woman's genitals.

Having Meniscal Transplant Surgery

Meniscal transplant surgery is surgery to replace a small piece of missing or damaged cartilage in the knee. The meniscus is replaced with one from a cadaver donor.

Understanding Venogram

A venogram is a type of imaging procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to look at veins in your body.

Understanding a Heart Murmur

A heart murmur is an extra noise heard during a heartbeat. The noise is caused when blood does not flow smoothly through the heart.

Understanding Gastric Ulcers

A gastric ulcer is an open sore in the stomach lining. Learn about gastric ulcers, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and complications.

Understanding Thyroglossal Cyst Removal

A thyroglossal cyst is a type of neck lump (mass) that some people are born with. Your healthcare provider may remove the cyst to keep it from getting infected.

Treatment for McArdle Disease

McArdle disease is a rare muscle disorder. The symptoms often appear in childhood. But some people are not diagnosed until later as an adult.

Understanding Thyroglossal Cysts

A thyroglossal cyst is a type of neck lump (mass) that some people are born with. Thyroglossal cysts are most often found and treated in children. But they may sometimes go undetected or untreated until adulthood.