Ultrasound of ovarian cysts

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Ultrasound of ovarian cysts

Image courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.

Figure 1 shows small normal-sized cysts. Figure 2 shows abnormally large cysts that affect the ovary and are likely to cause pain.

Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated: 11/22/2006

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