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Circumcision is a procedure to remove the foreskin, the loose fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. Read on to learn more about adult circumcision and how it's done.

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) means you are having an allergic reaction to a common fungus called Aspergillus. ABPA causes the lungs to become inflamed. This leads to symptoms, such as wheezing and coughing.

Pulmonary histoplasmosis is a lung infection caused by a fungus. Learn more about this condition, which often has no symptoms.

Costochondritis is inflammation of a rib or the cartilage that connects a rib to your breastbone (sternum). Read on to learn more about the condition and how it can be treated.

A pilonidal cyst is found near the tailbone or top of the buttocks crease. It may look like a pit or small depression. In some cases, it may have a hollow tunnel (sinus tract) that connects it to the surface of the skin. This sheet tells you more about pilonidal cysts and how they're treated.

A contrast echocardiogram helps your health care provider see how your heart is working. It uses ultrasound and a contrast fluid to help highlight the structures in the heart.

There are 2 types of angina, stable and unstable. Stable angina occurs at certain times and can often be managed. Unstable angina occurs at uncertain times. It may not get better with the usual forms of treatment for angina. It is a warning that a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction) is possible in the near future.

This topic tells what an endoscopic ultrasound (IUS) test is, how it's done, and what to expect from it.

The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It's just past the stomach. Duodenitis is inflammation of the lining of the duodenum. This sheet tells you more about this health problem.