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Ovarian Dermoid

Ovarian Dermoid

I'm 36 and 3 months pregnant with my first child, just been for my first ultrasound and have been diagnosed with an ovarian dermoid on my right ovary 3cm in diameter.  I have been told to either have it removed at 16 weeks or to wait until after the baby is born. Would you advise a pregnant woman to have surgery and would this harm my unborn child?  or would you suggest leaving suregery until after my baby is born and would this be a safe option?
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Try posting your question to doctor's forum under PREGNANCY...good luck
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