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Would a lumbar mri show signs of ovarian or cervical tumors/cancer? had one for back and it showed ovarian cysts (benign)

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Maybe : Depending where the slices are made they would show masses there. Whether the masses are cancers or not requires a tissue sample (biopsy).

Answered 7/17/2016

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Depends: Usually MRI of lumbar spine has narrow window . Patients' anatomy varies from person to person. if ovary is in field of view may see tumor . Usually MRI dedicated to pelvis or abdomen more precise.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 5/3/2017

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A member asked:

Would a lumbar mri show signs of ovarian or cervical tumors/cancer? had one for back and it showed ovarian cysts (benign)

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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