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Can a doctor easily tell the difference between fibroids and an ovarian cyst in an abdominal ultrasound?

Q: can a doctor easily tell the difference between fibroids and an ovarian cyst in an abdominal ultrasound?

: Yes, fibroid is in the uterus (womb) and ovarian cyst is in the ovary. Furthermore, the echogenic texture of fibroma and cyst are completely different by ultrasound.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, fibroid is in the uterus (womb) and ovarian cyst is in the ovary. Furthermore, the echogenic texture of fibroma and cyst are completely different by ultrasound.

Answered 9/7/2022

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Can a doctor easily tell the difference between fibroids and an ovarian cyst in an abdominal ultrasound?

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