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Had an ultrasound to rule out dvt for calf pain. technician only scanned groin, mid thigh, above and behind knee. what she suppose to do lower leg?

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Yes : The calf is a very common place to develop a DVT

Answered 1/30/2015

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

The clinical: significance of below the knee DVT is equivocal, so it is standard in many facilities to not routinely evaluate the calf veins.

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