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  1. Pelvis MRI scan 
    A pelvis MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is an imaging test that uses a machine with powerful magnets and radio waves to create ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007355.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Transvaginal ultrasound 
    ... means across or through the vagina. The ultrasound probe will be placed inside the vagina during the ... The ultrasound technician or doctor will introduce a probe into the vagina. It may be mildly uncomfortable, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003779.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Liver metastases 
    ... or microwave energy -- A large needle called a probe is placed into the center of the liver ... wires called electrodes, which are attached to the probe. The cancer cells are heated and die. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000277.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Temperature measurement 
    ... easy-to-read panel shows the temperature. The probe can be placed in the mouth, rectum, or armpit. Mouth: Place the probe under the tongue and close the mouth. Breathe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003400.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ultrasound 
    ... the transmission of the sound waves. A handheld probe called a transducer is moved over the area ... You will feel the sonographer press the ultrasound probe against your body in the area they are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003336.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Ultrasound pregnancy 
    ... on your belly and pelvis area. A handheld probe will then be moved over the area. The gel helps the probe transmit sound waves. These waves bounce off the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003778.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Echocardiogram 
    ... heart. Rarely, more invasive testing using special echocardiography probes may be needed. TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM (TEE) For a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003869.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Fetal echocardiography 
    ... based gel on your belly. A hand-held probe is moved over the area. The probe sends out sound waves, which bounce off the ... screen. In a transvaginal ultrasound, a much smaller probe is placed into the vagina. A transvaginal ultrasound ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007340.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Prostate biopsy 
    ... care provider will insert a finger-sized ultrasound probe into your rectum. You may feel a little ... feel pain. Your provider will insert an ultrasound probe into your rectum to image the prostate. A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007665.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hyperthermia for treating cancer 
    ... tumors near the surface of the body. A probe to deliver heat to tumors within a body ... as the throat or rectum. A needle-like probe to sends radio wave energy directly into the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000904.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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