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Can a transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound pick up cervical cancer?
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Not really: Cervical cancer is diagnosed by direct visualization of the cervix and pap smear.
Answered 2/8/2021
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Cervical Cancer: Transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound is usually for higher structures such as uterus and ovaries. Cervical cancer screening is with a full pap smear exam/ cytology.
Answered 5/13/2017
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