goes for an ultrasound with a very full blader, why does her ovaries not show up on the screen? Is it becasue the tumor is blocking the radiographers veiw of the ovaries? I head today that it can happen. So I need some helpful advice please. I need to know why a female with ovarian cancer will not show up on the ultrasound and they cannot seethe ovaries. Is this becasue the tumour is blocking the view? Thanks heaps
2007-08-22 18:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
The only way to tell if you have cancer is with a biopsy of the tumor.
You have asked these identical questions numerous times. Go to a doctor as the answers you need will never be found here.
2007-08-23 05:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey there
absolutely not , on the contrary the ultrasound is a very good method to detect those tumors no matter how big they r , but u should know that ultrasound is an operator dependant investigation meaning that it needs a fit specialist for a proper interpretation , 2d thing is that a full bladder indeed can obscure that tumor knowing that both ovaries and the bladder are pelvic organs , id say u schedule another appointment with a specialist radilogist and go with an empty bladder , if still they cant see anything id think a pelvic ct scan will do
good luck .
2007-08-23 01:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It or they don't show up is because they have to to be clear. If the oncologist nurse tell you no eating or drinking hours(up to 12 hours- usually after midnight) before the CT Scan and your Ultrasound(S). You have to follow that rule so they can see you ovaries and make a diagnosis correctly and expediently. Ask your oncologists or your gynecologist. They probably want to catch it in time. Early detection is the best diagnosis.
2007-08-23 10:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by nbscorpio3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't have ovarian cancer that i know of but i do have cysts covering both ovaries. The best way they found them was through a vaginal ultrasound. The regular ultrasound didn't pick up on the cysts because my bladder wasn't full enough so they always do the vaginal one now and monitor them.
2007-08-23 02:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes a vaginal ultrasound will provide a more accurate picture.
2007-08-26 21:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋