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I had a ct scan that showed a fat filled ovarian dermoid cyst & the vaginal us said it was fluid filled. which one is accurate?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably CT scan: Generally speaking, the ultrasound is a better study for the gyn structures. However, my personal experience is that the ct scan is better at picking up acute inflammatory processes such as these.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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