Sebaceous Cyst Removal

Sebaceous cysts (epidermal cysts) may be a foreign term to you, but many women have indeed experienced them — perhaps without really knowing what they were at the time. Sebaceous cysts are small lumps or bumps just under the skin. To be more specific, they are closed sacs that contain keratin — a “pasty” or “cheesy” looking protein that often has a foul odor. Although they are usually found on the face, neck,...

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Salivary Gland Tumor Removal

A parotidectomy is a surgery to remove a portion or entirety of the parotid gland.  Hundreds of surgeries, called parotidectomies, are performed each year to remove benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous parotid tumors.  These tumors can develop in the various cells of the salivary glands when the body’s normal regulating mechanisms are not functioning correctly. WHAT ARE SALIVARY GLANDS AND SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS? The salivary glands...

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Rectal Cancer (Bowel Cancer)

Introduction Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where the cancer starts, bowel cancer is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer. Symptoms of bowel cancer include blood in your stools (faeces), an unexplained change in your bowel habits, such as prolonged diarrhoea or constipation, and unexplained weight loss. Cancer can sometimes start in the small bowel (small intestine),...

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Pilonidal Sinus Removal

Introduction A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or “tunnel” in the skin. It usually develops at the top of the cleft of the buttocks, where the buttocks separate. Most people associate the word sinus with the nose, but sinuses can occur anywhere in the body. Sinus is simply a medical term for channel or cavity. A pilonidal sinus can become infected by bacteria, causing pain and swelling. A pus-filled abscess can then...

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Piles

Introduction Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings that contain enlarged and swollen blood vessels in or around the rectum and anus. In most cases, haemorrhoids are mild and some people do not experience any symptoms. In more severe cases, symptoms may include: Bleeding after passing a stool (the blood will be bright red) A pile may move down, outside of the anus (prolapse) and may need to be pushed back after passing a...

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