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Would a standard pregnancy ultrasound detect ovarian cancer?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Preg with Ovarian ca: Yes, it can, especially in early pregnancy. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3362432/

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: the ovaries are well visualized in early pregnancy, and any abnormalities would be documented. Later in pregnancy, the ovaries are more difficult to visualize and evaluate .

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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