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How accurate is a transabdominal ultrasound in assessing an ovarian cyst? had to stop transvagingal ultrasound, extremely painful

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Depends: If the bladder is well distended so as to provide a "window" to see the ovary, the transabdominal ultrasound may be sufficient.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/16/2014

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Depends: This depends on a number of factors: the quality of the ultrasound machine; how much your urinary bladder was distended; and particular location of the ovaries in your pelvis.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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