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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for rod
  1. Auer rods (image) 
    Note multiple Auer rods which are found only in acute myeloid leukemias, either myeloblastic or monoblastic. These rods consist of clumps of azurophilic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1441.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Spinal fusion - series (image) 
    ... and below the vertebrae that were fused. A rod is used to connect the screws which prevents ... the fusion is completely healed, the screws and rods can be removed. Removal isn't necessary unless ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100121_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Spinal surgery - cervical - series (image) 
    ... a piece of bone (bone graft) or metal rods (such as Harrington rods) may be used to strengthen the area of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100133_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. D and C - series (image) 
    ... the opening of the uterus (cervix). A metal rod is used to widen the cervical canal. A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100013_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Bone fracture repair - series (image) 
    ... a surgery to repair the fracture-frequently, metal rods, screws or plates are used to repair the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100077_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Uric acid crystals (image) 
    These spiked rods are uric acid crystals photographed under polarized light. Increased uric acid blood levels and formation of uric acid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1222.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. D and C (image) 
    ... and the cervix is dilated with a metal rod. A curette is then passed through the cervical ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17047.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Spinal fusion (image) 
    ... held in place with one or two metal rods held down with hooks and screws, which also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19468.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Haemophilus influenzae organism (image) 
    ... spinal fluid from a person with meningitis. The rod-like organisms seen in the fluid are Haemophilus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2930.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Bone graft harvest (image) 
    ... can be fused with with bone and plates, rods, or special metal cages. The bone may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8745.htm - Medical Encyclopedia