Question 1

asian female, 16, had a history of melanonychia, surgically removed as it was worrisome. found a new, similar one days ago, do i need an urgent visit?

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Get it checked: Melanonychia can be caused by medications, fungus, trauma, systemic or inflammatory diseases. but the most concerning cause is what is called "subungual melanoma". Thus, any dark or hyper pigmentation underneath the nail/nailbed should be brought to the attention of your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 2

i have a brown/yellow band on my left index finger that a dermatology professor said was benign melanonychia but no biopsy was performed.biopsy?

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Probably you're fine: Here's lot's of info on that Dx. http://www.expertconsultbook.com/expertconsult/ob/book.do?method=display&amp;decorator=none&amp;eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4377-0859-2..00016-4--bb0015
If you doubt the professor - get a 2nd opinion, but I expect they'll also agree if they look at it.  Again, if they agree to do a biopsy and you want one.....

Question 3

i have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail . which is lightbrown in colour. it's  width is small about 0.2cm. is this harmful. i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer. i'm worried?

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: It is too early to tell. But it requires monitoring. I would suggest that you take some photographs on your camera now and do it once monthly x 3 months.
If you see your nail starting to turn black, then a biopsy may be required to assess this pigmented area for melanoma, which can arise from the base of the nail. it is rare and treatable provided you keep a close eye on its growth/change, get chk

Question 4

i have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail.which is lightbrown in colour. it's width is small about 0.2cm.i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer?no colour change in nail.it still remain lightbrown after an year.is it a benign condition?

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: Although it may indeed be benign it should be evaluated by a physician /podiatrist that specializes in toenail pathology

Question 5

do hiv test (agab) & syphillis test (tpha) 100% overrule symptoms if taken 1 year post 1 exposure. symptoms:chronic lymph nodes pain, pustular folliculitis recurring thrush, melanonychia on nails. elevated lymphocites,eosinophils,iron. cr-p/esr-low?

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: Nothing is 100%.
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who ordered these tests as s/he knows more about your health.  Wish you good health!

Question 6

what is transverse lie?

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Unstable position.: Fetuses tend to have longitudinal lies in pregnancy - be they cephalic or breech. Transverse lies are less common and involve the fetus with its spine axis perpendicular to the mother's spine axis (head to right or left, spine up or down). If persistent, transverse lies need cesarean section for delivery, unless external cephalic version [with epidural and terbutaline under real-time u/s] works.

Question 7

what does the medical term "transverse process" mean?

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Transverse process : The small bones on the sides of the spine that muscles attach to.  You can google an anatomical drawing.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: transverse lie?

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Transverse lie: Transverse lie =  position of long axis of fetus  is transverse to that of the mother.

Question 9

what happens if my baby does not move out of the transverse position?

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C-section: Unfortunately, a transverse position in pregnancy can be a dangerous situation.  Once labor starts, typically the lowest part of the baby to enter the birth canal is the baby's shoulder.  Hundreds of years ago, this situation would be fatal complication, because the baby could never fit through the birth canal...But today, a safe and timely c-section would prevent injury to both mom and baby.

Question 10

how long do you need to be on crutches with broken transverse process?

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Of spine?: Transverse process fracture of spine no crutches used bedrest and slow mobilization unless. You have other injury to leg.

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A member asked:

Asian female, 16, had a history of melanonychia, surgically removed as it was worrisome. found a new, similar one days ago, do i need an urgent visit?

A member asked:

I have a brown/yellow band on my left index finger that a dermatology professor said was benign melanonychia but no biopsy was performed.biopsy?

A member asked:

I have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail . which is lightbrown in colour. it's width is small about 0.2cm. is this harmful. i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer. i'm worried?

A member asked:

I have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail.which is lightbrown in colour. it's width is small about 0.2cm.i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer?no colour change in nail.it still remain lightbrown after an year.is it a benign condition?

A member asked:

Do hiv test (agab) & syphillis test (tpha) 100% overrule symptoms if taken 1 year post 1 exposure. symptoms:chronic lymph nodes pain, pustular folliculitis recurring thrush, melanonychia on nails. elevated lymphocites,eosinophils,iron. cr-p/esr-low?

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What is transverse lie?

A member asked:

What does the medical term "transverse process" mean?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: transverse lie?

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What happens if my baby does not move out of the transverse position?

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How long do you need to be on crutches with broken transverse process?

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