A 46-year-old member asked:
Can you die from a cyst?
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 51 years experience
Very unlikely: Cysts are benign and are very commonly found on various human organs. Unless they grow to a massive size(rarely it can do that) they are harmless and cause no problems.
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Last updated Mar 10, 2019
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