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Can a cyst be seen on a x-ray?
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No: You need an ultrasound, ct scan or MRI to see it.
Answered 6/10/2017
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Sometimes...: A cyst can show up, but it will look like a round mass, there is no way to tell if it is a cyst without additional imaging.
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