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When a cyst drains, what color is the fluid?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

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Kidney cyst yellow: Clear watery fluid. Ovarian cyst clear watery. Hydroceles contain clear yellowish fluid.Lymphatic & epididymalcysts contain whitish or clear fluid. Cysts only contain blood following a bleed.

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Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

When a cyst drains, what color is the fluid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Klauber answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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