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A 28-year-old female asked:

Will endometrial cancer or uterine cancer show up in tv ultrasound? had "possible" polyp show up. just did repeat us. getting results tomorrow.

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Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered

Internal Medicine 26 years experience

Polyp?: On a TV US, something may be found. But the actual diagnosis of cancer would require a biopsy or excision of what’s found.

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Dr. Faraj Touchananswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience

No: It will only increase suspicion, but the final answer requires a biopsy

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