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A member asked:

Chest epidermoid cysts doesn't show on ultrasound. what does this mean?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

Unclear: Are you referring to a child or adult? Most adult chest masses are poorly evaluated with ultrasound.

Answered 9/26/2013

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