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I had a complete pelvic ultrasound yesterday... the tech asked me if i had a tampon in. i didn't. what would look like a tampon on an ultrasound?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Was it: transvaginal or transabdominal ? If the former, possibly some difficulty inserting the probe. If the latter, possibly air in the vagina. Or, it could simply be a standard question.

Answered 9/22/2020

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A member asked:

I had a complete pelvic ultrasound yesterday... the tech asked me if i had a tampon in. i didn't. what would look like a tampon on an ultrasound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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