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A member asked:

My partner has a complex cyst on ovary found during ultrasound. she is 22 years old. how likely is is to be cancer? she has appt but is very worried.

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Dr. Howard Usitalo answered

Unlikely: Most likely a functional cyst which is related to ovulation and is benign.

Answered 2/16/2014

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