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Can lumbar spine mri without dye detect ovarian cyst?

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NO: If MRI is done for spine focus will be on spine , speak to your doctor , if you think you have ovarian cyst problem , must be seen by gyn doctor and tests are to be done appropriately for correct diagnosis

Dr Friedlander and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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