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What exactly does it mean to have a heterogenous area on your cyst?

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See below: This depends on what cyst and in what organ. Usually, though, a heterogenous area in a cyst may mean a solid nodule component, an area of debris containing proteinaceous or hemorrhagic materials, or septations. This is a nonspecific description and more information would be helpful.

Answered 5/7/2013

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