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  1. Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 30, 2023 · Brown, black or white staining on any surface of a tooth. Pain when you bite down. When to see a dentist You may not be aware that a cavity is forming. That's why it's important to have …

  2. Types of cavities - Mayo Clinic

    Learn more about services at Mayo Clinic. Cavities are decayed areas of your teeth that become tiny openings or holes. The three types of cavities are shown here. Smooth surface cavities occur on the …

  3. Peritoneal carcinomatosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 3, 2026 · If the cancerous tissue is accidentally cut or leaks during surgery, cancer cells can spill into the abdominal cavity. These cells can implant on the peritoneum and grow into new cancers.

  4. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) - Mayo Clinic

    May 23, 2025 · Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, also called HIPEC, is a specialized cancer treatment used for cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the …

  5. Cavitary MAC - what makes cavity shrink? - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Jan 1, 2025 · Most doctors told me if cavity did not shrink/close within 4-6 months, surgery should be considered. They also don't think cavity can close because there is no blood flow.

  6. Transsphenoidal surgery - Mayo Clinic

    May 17, 2025 · In endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery, a surgical instrument is placed into the nasal cavity through the nostril and alongside the nasal septum to access a pituitary tumor.

  7. Has anyone had a Fungus ball in their sinus cavity in head?

    Has anyone had a Fungus ball in their sinus cavity in head? Posted by phxbarb @phxbarb, 1 day ago I have allergies, sinusitis, had sinus surgery 6 months ago and now have thick brown mucus with …

  8. Plugs vs nodules vs cavitations - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Oct 25, 2024 · That is, a cavity can become encased in scar tissues, or a nodule can have dead tissue/space inside? *So "nodular bronchiectasis" can (but won't necessarily), develop into …

  9. Root canal treatment - Mayo Clinic

    When a tooth is cracked or chipped or has a deep cavity, bacteria can enter the pulp. Injury to the tooth also can cause pulp damage and inflammation. If not treated, bacteria and decaying material can …

  10. How you hear - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 25, 2025 · Middle ear The middle ear is an air-filled space, called a cavity, that holds a chain of three bones. These bones include: The hammer, also called the malleus The anvil, also called the …