Chocolate Cyst: What It Is, How It's Treated
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Reality TV star Bindi Irwin recently revealed she had surgery to remove a type of cyst that can happen as a result of, endometriosis, a common (and sometimes debilitating) condition that affects millions of women. Irwin specifically mentioned being treated for a growth that’s commonly referred to as a “chocolate cyst.”
Dr Erkan Buyk was asked to explain what that is, why it happens and how it’s treated in this Parade article.