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A member asked:

I'm 16 and found a small lump at the top of my leg, could it be an ovarian cyst?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Walter Kobasa answered

No: A cyst is inside your abdome, not on top of your leg.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/17/2013

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