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A 39-year-old female asked:

Can a cyst be seen on a x-ray?

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Rheumatology 53 years experience

No: You need an ultrasound, ct scan or MRI to see it.

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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.

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