Dayton, OH
A 39-year-old female asked:
Can a cyst be seen on a x-ray?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
No: You need an ultrasound, ct scan or MRI to see it.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Michael Gabor commented
Diagnostic Radiology 34 years experience
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.
Jun 10, 2017

Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 34 years experience
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.
663 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jun 10, 2017
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