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Non-neoplastic Cysts of the Ovary

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Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

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Non-neoplastic cysts are the commonest cause of ovarian enlargement. They are conveniently divided into inactive cysts and those capable of elaborating hormones having an end organ effect (see Table 18.1).

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    Ancel Blaustein M.D. (Clinical Professor of Pathology, Director of Laboratories) (Clinical Professor of Pathology, Director of Laboratories)

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Blaustein, A. (1982). Non-neoplastic Cysts of the Ovary. In: Blaustein, A. (eds) Pathology of the Female Genital Tract. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1767-9_18

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