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Misdiagnosed ultrasound showed fibroid, but it was a baby, why?

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Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

Not sure: Fibroids look different than pregnancy which have a gestation sac and a heartbeat.

Answered 11/3/2018

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A member asked:

Misdiagnosed ultrasound showed fibroid, but it was a baby, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

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