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Might it be possible that a a brain cyst turn into a tumor, kill you or cause might it be possible that acer?
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Brain tumor : No, if something was a cyst , it is a cyst, . However there are brain tumors that are cystic to start with. It willdepend on how your diagnosis was made and what were the follow-ups.
Answered 9/2/2013
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