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Results
After chorionic villus sampling (CVS) has been carried out, the sample of cells will be sent to a laboratory to be tested.
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What happens
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) involves taking a sample of cells from the tissue of the placenta (the 'chorionic villi').
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Brain tumours
A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way.
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Mastocytosis
Read about mastocytosis, a rare condition caused by an excess number of mast cells gathering in the body's tissues.
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Erythrocytosis
Read about the symptoms and treatment of a blood disorder called erythrocytosis (sometimes called polycythaemia), which means having a high concentration of red blood cells in your blood.
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Risks
Read about the main risks associated with stem cell or bone marrow transplants, including the risk of rejection and the side effects of the treatments involved.
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Ovarian cancer - Tests and next steps
These can include blood tests, scans and removing a small sample of cells for testing (biopsy).
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Psoriasis - Causes
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced more quickly than usual.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.
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Corticobasal degeneration
Read about corticobasal degeneration (CBD), a rare condition where brain cells become damaged over time and certain sections of the brain start to shrink.