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American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts Epidermoid cysts are asymptomatic, dome-shaped lesions that often arise from a ruptured pilosebaceous follicle. The minimal excision technique for epidermoid cyst removal is less invasive than complete surgical excision and does not require suture closure...   |
American Family Physician
August 2001
Edward A. Jackson |
The V-Y Plasty in the Treatment of Fingertip Amputations Fingertip amputations are injuries commonly seen by family physicians. The classification of fingertip injuries corresponds with the normal anatomy of the tip of the digit. There are three zones of injury; the V-Y plasty technique is used to repair zone II injuries... |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
Thomas J. Zuber |
Ingrown Toenail Removal Ingrown toenail is a common problem resulting from various etiologies including improperly trimmed nails, hyperhidrosis, and poorly fitting shoes. Excision of the lateral nail plate combined with lateral matricectomy is thought to provide the best chance for eradication. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001
Quincy C. Wang & Brett A. Johnson |
Fingertip Injuries The family physician often provides the first and only medical intervention for fingertip injuries. Proper diagnosis and management of fingertip injuries are vital to maintaining proper function of the hand and preventing permanent disability... |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002 |
Minimal Excision Technique for Removal of an Epidermoid Cyst What is an epidermoid cyst?... Where are epidermoid cysts commonly found on the body?... Are there any problems or complications associated with epidermoid cysts?... What is the minimal excision technique?... Is the minimal excision technique always successful in removing the cyst wall?... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003
Tallia & Cardone |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Wrist and Hand Region In this article, the injection procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint, wrist ganglion cysts, and digital flexor tenosynovitis (trigger finger) are reviewed. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003
Lucas & Cone |
Breast Cyst Aspiration The breast mass is a clinical problem commonly encountered by family physicians. Fine-needle and core biopsy techniques require training and cytopathologist support. In contrast, breast cyst aspiration using a 21- or 22-gauge needle is a simple, cost-effective, minimally invasive procedure. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001
Swagerty & Hellinger |
Radiographic Assessment of Osteoarthritis Worldwide, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and it is among the most prevalent and disabling chronic conditions in the United States. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2003
Omole et al. |
Management of Bartholin's Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess Bartholin's duct cysts and gland abscesses are common problems in women of reproductive age. The goal of management is to preserve the gland and its function if possible. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Nail Abnormalities: Clues to Systemic Disease The visual appearance of the fingernails and toenails may suggest an underlying systemic disease. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001
James C. Higgins & James M. Fitzgerald |
Evaluation of Incidental Renal and Adrenal Masses Incidental renal or adrenal masses are sometimes found during imaging for problems unrelated to the kidneys and adrenal glands. Knowledgeable family physicians can reliably diagnose these masses, thereby avoiding unnecessary worry and procedures for their patients... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002
Milad Chrieki |
Echinococcosis -- An Emerging Parasite in the Immigrant Population Echinococcus tapeworms are parasites that infect dog species worldwide and occasionally are transmitted to humans. Most of the new human cases that are diagnosed in the United States each year occur in members of well-defined risk groups. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2001 |
Kidney Cysts What are kidney cysts?... How common are kidney cysts?... How are kidney cysts found?... If I have a kidney cyst, what will my doctor want to do?... Will I need surgery to remove a kidney cyst?... etc. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
George J. Bitar |
Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome: Guidelines for Early Detection Basal cell nevus syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. It is characterized by five major components. |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2003 |
Ovarian Cyst What is an ovarian cyst?... What is a sonogram?... Are there any other tests I might have?... Do I need surgery for an ovarian cyst?... etc. |
American Family Physician
January 1, 2005 |
Kidney Cysts A patient hand-out on what the kidneys do, how cysts affect function and possible treatments of the problem. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
Breast Cyst Aspiration What is a breast cyst?... What is breast cyst aspiration?... When is breast cyst aspiration used? How is it done?... What are the benefits of breast cyst aspiration?... Can other problems happen because of breast cyst aspiration?... etc. |
