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Is a 4cm ovarian cyst large? i have been having increased pain over the last few months. is surgery the best bet?

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Dr. Hetal Gor answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Age?characteristics?: Depends on your age, family history of breast, ovarian cancer and findings on sono/mri. if solid areas, abnormal vasculature, abnormal dopplers , torsion etc will suggest surgery.

Answered 1/21/2015

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