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On my left ovary i have a 1 cm dermoid cyst full of fat . should i do sugery to take it out ? or wait until it grows more.

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Wait: Asymptomatic small dermoid cysts do not require surgery. Small cysts may not even grow.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

On my left ovary i have a 1 cm dermoid cyst full of fat . should i do sugery to take it out ? or wait until it grows more.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Dr Husar agreed

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