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Should i have a 2cm dermoid on my ovary removed laparoscopically?

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes. It needs to be done in order to send it to pathology. Generally someone with experience should do this, usually a gynecology oncology or a gynecologist who is experienced in this.

Answered 12/11/2016

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