Woman’s ultrasound shows cyst growing ‘hair and teeth’ | Weird | News

Woman’s ultrasound shows cyst growing ‘hair and teeth’ | Weird | News

If you’re squeamish, look away now.  A woman shared her harrowing experience with a dermoid cyst – a nightmarish clump capable of growing teeth, hair, skin, and even brain tissue. The terrifying discovery came about during a pelvic ultrasound, initially intended to investigate an unidentified mass in her body. “I’m like, I hope this is … Read more

N.S. mom calls for better ultrasound access after private clinic reveals twins

N.S. mom calls for better ultrasound access after private clinic reveals twins

Taija Howard wouldn’t know she was carrying twins if she hadn’t paid out-of-pocket for a private ultrasound. When Howard was about seven or eight weeks into her pregnancy, her family doctor sent a referral to get an ultrasound done at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. But she never got a call to book an … Read more