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Could ovarian cyst be seen by xray?

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No.: Radiographs can distinguish only air, fat, soft-tissue and bone densities. Ovarian cyst is approximately same density as surrounding soft tissue, and thus cannot be distinguished.

Answered 11/21/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Not usually: Not usually seen unless extremely large. Ultrasound exam is best method of detecting ovarian cysts. Cysts can also be seen on CT exam of pelvis.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/26/2017

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