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There seems to be different opinions on management of small ovarian dermoid cysts. mine is around 1.5 cm - should i have surgery or watch it via u/s?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Symptoms: Much of the management will depend on if/how significant your symptoms are. Another thing to keep in mind is that while most "dermoid" cysts are presumed to be benign; they are still undiagnosed growths in the absence of pathology.

Answered 8/16/2018

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