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Post a new topicby contentuser on Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:21 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Ovarian Cancer(Free Handout)


Diagnostic Tests

Imaging Studies

A variety of imaging techniques may be performed to determine the size, shape, location, and consistency of the ovaries.



Ultrasound, an imaging method based on the principle that solids reflect sound waves in a manner that can be converted into a picture, is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer During ultrasound, a transducer probe releases high-frequency sound waves...Read the full article
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