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Can ultrasound differentiate fat ball or cancer in kidney for a female.my dr is not at all worried and suggested it is just fat ball?
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Speak to your: Doctor again , will give you answer , and assurance , if you are not satisfied , take a second opinion to satisfy your mind.
Answered 1/18/2014
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