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Can a normal ultrasound of legs show deep vein thrombosis,blood clot..?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: This is the usual method that blood clots are demonstrated, whether they be deep thromboses or superficial thromboses.

Answered 6/18/2014

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Clots: A ultrasound is the most cost effective easy test to do to determine if there is a venous thrombosis.

Answered 3/17/2017

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