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Follicular retention cyst, what does it mean?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Retention cyst: It is a fluid filled sac within the ovary. It is one of the most common ovarian cysts. Your OB/GYN Doctor can discuss it with you as some may require to be monitored and some may require treatment, depending on their size. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/30/2017

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