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What is the likelihood that a simple breast cyst changes into a complex cyst or change into breast cancer after 5 years? i had mamm/us 5 years ago.

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Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Cysts can change: a simple cyst can change into a complex cyst. it is unlikely to change into cancer, but malignant degeneration of cysts is possible.

Dr Hodge and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 12/20/2017

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