Atypical hyperplasia of the breast is most often diagnosed during a breast biopsy. A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of breast tissue for testing. It’s often done if something concerning is found during a clinical breast exam or on an imaging test, such as a mammogram or an ultrasound. Treatment Treatment for atypical hyperplasia of the …

To diagnose reactive attachment disorder, your child’s healthcare provider will ask you about your child’s medical history and what symptoms they’re experiencing. Your providers might ask the following questions to better understand your child’s symptoms: Has your child experienced any abuse or neglect? When did you first notice symptoms? What did you notice first? How do you and your child …

A healthcare provider can diagnose vaginal atrophy based on your symptoms and a pelvic exam to look at your vagina and cervix. Classic signs of atrophy during a pelvic exam include: A shortened or narrowed vagina. Dryness, redness and swelling. Loss of stretchiness. Whitish discoloration to your vagina. Vulvar skin conditions, vulvar lesions and/or vulvar patch redness. Minor cuts (lacerations) near your vaginal …

To diagnose atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT), a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. The healthcare professional listens to your heart and lungs using a stethoscope. Tests are often done to check heart health. Tests Tests used to diagnose atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) may include: Blood tests. Blood tests can check for thyroid …

A healthcare provider can often diagnose an atrioventricular septal defect before birth with a few tests: Prenatal ultrasound shows moving pictures of the fetus in the uterus, including its heart. A large septal defect may show up on an ultrasound. A fetal echocardiogram creates images of the heart with more detail than an ultrasound. It can give a provider information about the structure …

A provider may use tests to diagnose atrial flutter, including: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). This test creates a graph of your heart rhythm. If you have atrial flutter, the lines on the graph will look like a sawtooth or picket fence pattern. Echocardiogram. This can show blood clots in your atria and allow your provider to look at the condition of various parts …

Your healthcare provider will examine your skin and review your medical and family history. In some cases, they may perform a skin or blood test to be sure of the diagnosis.

Your doctor may be able to diagnose athlete’s foot simply by looking at it. Some types of athletes foot look like dry skin or dermatitis. To help confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions, your doctor might take a skin scraping from the affected area for testing in a lab.

Chest X-rays (pictures of your lungs) are the first step in diagnosing atelectasis. Your healthcare provider may use a computed tomography (CT) scan to get more detailed pictures if necessary. In some cases, your provider may look at the inside of your lungs using a small camera attached to a tube that goes down your throat (bronchoscopy). Blockages may be removed during bronchoscopy.

When diagnosing ataxia, your healthcare professional looks for a treatable cause. You’ll likely have physical and neurological exams. Your healthcare professional checks your vision, balance, coordination and reflexes. You also might need: Blood tests. These might help find treatable causes of ataxia. Imaging studies. An MRI of the brain might help find the possible causes. An MRI can sometimes show shrinkage of the cerebellum and other …