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Had baby two years ago. liquid noticed in falopian tube today during ultrasound, was ovulating today. chances of it being cyst vs hydrosalpinx?

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HYDROSALPINX: The pelvic U.S.Showed liquid in the falopian tube, so it is hydrosalpinx.

Answered 5/27/2012

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sure?: Ultrasound is notoriously unreliable for any evaluation of the fallopian tube - under most circumstances the tube(s) cannot be seen at all on us. Do you mean ovarian cyst? Ovarian cysts should be able to distinguish 98-99%, tubal/paratubal cysts much harder. I'd rarely/ever make a fresh diagnosis of hydrosalpinx based on us.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sure?: Ultrasound is highly non-specific for evaluating tubal problems; you should understand normal tubes cannot be seen at all on us. Be certain your doctor is very clear, and that you understand what you are being told.

Answered 5/27/2012

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