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A member asked:

Can a dermoid ovarian cyst leak or bleed without rupturing? have trace amount of fluid in cul du sac but dr didn't mention rupture, just follow up 3mo

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Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Maybe normal: There can be a normal amount of fluid in the cul du sac, but it depends on the amount of fluid seen. I encourage you to reach out to your doctor and question this finding.

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 12/30/2015

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