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Why dis my dr do an endometrial biopsy because of a fluid filled cyst in the endometrial canal? she said it's rare- can it be cancerous too?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Lesion: Doctors want to remove any lesion in lining of uterus on rare rare chance could be malignant or pre-malignant. At your age chances are super slim. Don't lose sleep!

Dr Skylizard agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. Cynthia Anderson answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

Very unlikely: It is more likely to be a simple fluid filled cyst that just needs to be drained.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Why dis my dr do an endometrial biopsy because of a fluid filled cyst in the endometrial canal? she said it's rare- can it be cancerous too?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Skylizard agreed

Dr. Cynthia Anderson answered

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