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Could a cyst on right ovary lead to a higher incidence of ovarian cancer or polycystic disease?

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Cysts vs. CA: Ovarian cysts are quite common if ovulating and rarely produce cancer. However, persistent cysts need evaluation via exam or ultrasound to be certain. Polycystic ovaries are also non-cancerous with obesity, anovulation and hair growth as symptoms.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 4/15/2013

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Normal time frame for follow up 8 weeks if diagnosed with 4.4cm "slightly complex" cyst (painful) on 5.1cm ovary w/ fam history of ovarian cancer?

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A member asked:

Day 10 of cycle right ovary 2.2x 1.38 x 2.24 left ovary 3.87l x 2.01h x 4w with a teeny dermoid and 2 CM simple cyst is left ovary considered enlarged and should I worry about ovarian cancer?

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A member asked:

Day 10 of cycle right ovary is 2.2 l x 1.38h x 2.24w left ovary 3.87l x 2.01h x 4 w with 7 mm dermoid appearing cyst and a1.8 x 1.5 x 1.99 simple cyst is my left ovary considered enlarged and should I worry this is ovarian cancer?

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A member asked:

Knowing that a benign serous cystadenoma of the ovary rarely morphs into cancer- is there any greater risk, outside of this-of getting ovarian cancer as compared to a female without a history of this? Ovary still intact that had cyst?

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A member asked:

I'm 21 year old female who has been experiencing weird symptoms for over a year now that seems to be related to my left ovary only. I'm worried that it can be ovarian cancer instead of an ovarian cyst. Can ovarian cysts last this long?

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