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Does an ovarian cyst larger than 6 cm have to be removed if you have a history of ovarian cancer in your family? the cyst has enlarged over 3 months.
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Enough indications: Ovarian cancers are silent killers of woman at 44 ( peak age ) , with family history , 6 cm size and increasing in size , enough indications for removal , after completion of work up
Answered 9/11/2013
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Ovarian cyst: Ovarian cancer can present as cystic lesion .It is sometimes not easy to differentiate benign cyst to malignant cyst. Thus, if the cyst is big and growing-a surgical resection should be seriously considered. Talk to your gynecology oncologist and discuss more in regard to surgery etc. The risk for you is even more significant with the positive family history of ovarian cancer. Good luck.
Answered 12/10/2013
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