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Ovarian Cysts (cont.)

Ovarian cysts closed, sac-like structures within the ovary that are filled with a liquid, semisolid, or gaseous substance.
Ovarian cysts form for numerous reasons.
When a cyst causes symptoms, pain in the belly or pelvis is by far the most common one.
Most cysts are diagnosed by ultrasound.
The treatment of ovarian cysts depends upon the individual situation and varies from observation and monitoring to surgical procedures.

Previous contributing author: Carolyn Crandall, MD, FACP

Last Editorial Review: 10/15/2008

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