Urology A-Z: C
Archived A-Z entries filed under C.
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Circumcision
Boys are born with a hood of skin that covers the head of their penis called the foreskin. Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the...
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Cloacal Abnormalities
As a baby develops, three openings normally form for the intestinal, genital and urinary tracts. In early stages of pregnancy, these three openings...
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Cloacal Exstrophy
Sometimes the bladder doesn't develop properly, as is the case for children with cloacal exstrophy. This is the most severe birth defect of the lower...
2022 edition
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
The most common blood test, a Complete Blood Count (CBC), is done to get information on the number of red, white and platelet cells in the blood. It...
2022 edition
Congenital Vaginal Obstruction
Vaginal blockages at birth are rare but must be fixed with surgery. Most female infants are born with a thin layer of issue (hymen) that incompletely...
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Conn's Syndrome
Conn's syndrome is a rare health problem that occurs when the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone. This problem is also known as primary...
2022 edition
Contrast and Radionuclide Cystography
These tests are used to diagnose bladder problems. It helps your urologist see how well the bladder works, and to find the cause of infections or...
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Cryptorchidism
An undescended testicle (or "testis") is when it fails to drop into the normal place in the scrotum. Your child's health care provider can find this...
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CT Scan
Computed axial tomography (also known as "CT scan" or "CAT scan") combines x-rays and computer processing to make very detailed images. It can...
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Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome (CS) is a rare problem caused when the adrenal gland(s) makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. CS is most often due to a...
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Cystometry
Cystometry, or cystometrogram, with a pressure flow study is part of urodynamic testing (or UDS). These tests measure how well the bladder functions...
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Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy, or cystourethroscopy, is a procedure that lets a urologist view the inside of the bladder and urethra in detail.
2022 edition