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Are what size (mm) are kidney and/or liver cysts able to de detected on ct and ultrasound?
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0.5-1.0 mm: This is the limit usually quoted for CT scan and MRI screening, ultrasounds are much less sensitive
Answered 2/25/2021
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Is it a typo?: 0.5 -1 cm, not mm, I think.
Answered 2/25/2021
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