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Can a pelvic ultrasound miss retained productscof concetion (postpartum, post d&c). showed only small amount of fluid. still spotting 5 1/2weekpostd&c?
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Not usually: Not usually. Pelvic ultrasound is used to ensure that products of conception are not retained.
Answered 3/24/2015
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