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Can a transabdominal ultrasound detect pid? if i had many abdominal (not vaginal) and nothing was seen, does that mean i dont have it?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Transabdominal : pelvic ultrasound can detect signs of PID, but it is not sensitive enough to exclude it. In other words, you can still have PID with a normal appearing transabdominal ultrasound.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

Can a transabdominal ultrasound detect pid? if i had many abdominal (not vaginal) and nothing was seen, does that mean i dont have it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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