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My mom is 46 and had a cyst on her ovary. the doctor took it out and half of her ovary. why did she leave the other half? is that normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If the ovary was otherwise healthy, it is common practice to remove a cyst and conserve the balance of the ovary.

Answered 8/1/2014

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