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I have a cyst in my spleen 13cm in size and partially calcified. will aspiration of the cyst ease my symptoms, could it come back?

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Dr. Cornelius Dooley answered

Perhaps: If the cyst has been growing at a progressive rate and your symptoms correlate with the growth, then aspiration may help; the chances of recurrence are low;.

Dr Husar and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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A member asked:

I have a cyst in my spleen 13cm in size and partially calcified. will aspiration of the cyst ease my symptoms, could it come back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Dooley answered

Dr Husar and another doctor agreed

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