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What to do if i have a 2.7 cm mature teratoma or dermoid & i am freaking out need answers please?

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Dr. Myron Arlen answered

Do nothing: Ovaian teratomas are almost always benign. They are to be left alone for the most part unless they enlarge to about 6 cm. or are associated with pain. They can be followed by sonography and if they do enlarge can be removed by laparoscopy. Right now nothing shold be done.

Answered 6/12/2018

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A member asked:

What to do if i have a 2.7 cm mature teratoma or dermoid & i am freaking out need answers please?

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I have a thin wall complex mass at left adnexial area measures 12109 CM locally benign , mature teratoma on top of ddx, no local lnd , what shall i do?