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Does a normal pelvic exam rule out ovarian cancer?

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Pelvic exam: A good pelvic exam by a seasoned professional can often pick up abnormalities. However, if a cancer is very small it may not be discovered in a routine pelvic exam. An ultrasound can pick up small lesions. Speak with your doctor.

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Answered 6/21/2017

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Can a pelvic ultrasound detect ovarian cancer? What are the chances of having a normal scan and still having it?

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If a pelvic ultrasound is able to see both ovaries , and they look normal. How likely is it that ovarian cancer has been missed?

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Ca125 is 95. Pelvic US both ovaries looked normal. No free fluid and all other visible organs normal. Could they have missed ovarian cancer ?

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I had a pelvic ultrasound and it was normal. Should i still be concerned about ovarian cancer. Still have occasional pelvic pain and back pain.

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Nine months ago I had transvaginal ultrasound of my pelvis with all findings normal along with normal pap test. Is it possible for symptomatic ovarian or pelvic cancer to develop in nine months? I am working with my PCP on symptoms of perimenopause?

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