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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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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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