Ovarian Cysts (cont.)
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Follow-upFollow-up depends largely on the type of cyst that is present. Cysts in premenopausal women that show no evidence of cancer and are fewer than 4 inches in diameter may be observed for a period of time, while suspicious-appearing cysts may warrant immediate evaluation. Viewer Comments & ReviewsOvarian Cysts - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your ovarian cancer cysts? Ovarian Cysts - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your ovarian cysts? Ovarian Cysts - Symptoms at Onset of DiseaseThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:The symptoms of ovarian cysts can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease? |
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An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with liquid or semi-liquid material arising in an ovary.
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