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A 18-year-old female asked:
Can corpus luteum or follicles be mistaken for ectopic in transvaginal ultrasound ? negative test , lower ride abdomenal pain , really anxious
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Possible: That could happen, but with a negative pregnancy test the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy goes way down.
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Dr. Joseph Accursoanswered
Radiology 29 years experience
Pregnancy tests are: Very accurate - if they are performed after the first day of the "missed" period.
It is possible for a corpus luteum cyst or a follicle to be mistaken for an ectopic - which is why the ultrasound needs to look for cardiac activity.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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