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Do cysts and enlarged ovaries mean cancer?
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Usually not: Cysts of the ovary are very common and most are not cancerous. However, many cancers of the ovary are also cystic and any cysts that are associated with ovarian enlargement need to be investigated to rule out cancer.
Answered 7/4/2013
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