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What are the danger signs of an ovarian cyst, when is it considered an emergency?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Severe pain: An ovarian cyst becomes an emergency when it becomes twisted around its blood supply. This is called an ovarian torsion. Symptoms mimic appendicitis - severe pain, nausea, vomitting, abdomen tender to touch, pain with walking.

Answered 3/18/2014

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