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Can they miss ovarian cyst on ultrasound scan?

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yes: Ovarian cysyts respond to hormonal fluctuations and grow and shrink over time.

Answered 10/17/2013

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Not usually: Ovarian cysts and even small follicles are typically identified with ultrasound.

Answered 10/26/2013

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