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How serious is a 7.1 cm complex serous or mucous ovarian cyst in a postmenopausal woman. ?

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Surgical removal: A 7cm cyst of the ovary in a post menopausal woman needs to be removed with surgery. The cyst and the pelvic organs can be assessed and tissue testing done. Although usually benign, these fluid filled tumors can be cancerous.

Answered 8/20/2012

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Possible malignancy: There ia a significant risk that an ovarian cyst of this description could be a malignancy. Please see your gynecologist soon for evaluation and managment.

Answered 10/1/2013

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