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To detect ovarian cancer, abnormality of cells or cysts or any other growth what is better mri or ct-scan?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Neither: Unfortunately there are no good screening tests for ovarian cancer. Now in someone with known cancer MRI and ct can be helpful to determine the potential extent of cancer, but neither is effective as a screening test.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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See answer: If an ultrasound exam didn't answer the clinical concern, an MRI is usually better in evaluating the ovaries.

Dr Chmielewski agreed

Answered 7/18/2016

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