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A member asked:

Can a transvaginal or pelvic ultrasound pick up cervical cancer?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not really: Cervical cancer is diagnosed by direct visualization of the cervix and pap smear.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2021

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Dr. Souzan El-Eid answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 5/13/2017

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Hi, I had a slightly raised Ca125 of 50, I had a pelvic ultrasound and it was clear. Pap HPV negative. Would transabdominal ultrasound show cancer of ovaries or endometrium? Or is transvaginal required? I was not offered this?

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Can u still have endometriosis or ovarian cancer w/ a clear transvaginal ultrasound? My doc says my ovaries are normal and my tiny cyst is gone. I have tons of pelvic pain & my mom has the brca2 gene.

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How precise is the pelvic and trans vaginal ultrasound for early detection of ovarian cancer?

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How accurate is the pelvic and trans vaginal ultrasound for the early detection of ovarian cancer?

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Would cervical cancer invading the pelvic sidewall or obstructing the kidney be seen on trans vaginal or pelvic ultrasound?

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