I am 36 year old and have had a swollen tummy and other symptoms for some time. My GP thinks I have an ovarian cyst. What is this? Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets within or on the ...

Perineural cysts form around nerve roots, particularly in the lower back. They typically don’t cause symptoms, but some people may experience back or leg pain if the cyst grows and presses on nearby ...

The human body isn't perfectly smooth. It's prone to developing various lumps and bumps. Cysts are just one type of growth many people get. These sac-like lumps are filled with fluid, air, or other ...

Vaginal cysts are closed pockets of air, fluid, or pus on or under the vaginal lining. These can be caused by injury during childbirth, fluid buildup in your glands, or noncancerous tumors within the ...

A dermoid cyst is a saclike growth that is present at birth. It contains structures such as hair, fluid, teeth, or skin glands that can be found on or in the skin. Dermoid cysts grow slowly and are ...

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

Ovarian cysts happen when fluid accumulates within a membrane inside the ovary. The size of ovarian cysts can vary and cysts smaller than 10 centimeters across often do not require treatment. A cyst ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs in the ovary. They are common and usually form during ovulation. Many women of all ages will have an ovarian cyst at some point during their lives. Most ovarian ...

So you’ve been treated for an ovarian cyst in the past, but do you know which kind? Your women’s health specialist wants to know. The difference could have a significant impact on your health and ...

Pineal cysts can occur in the brain’s pineal gland. While most people with pineal cysts never experience symptoms, some may develop headaches, vision changes, or sleep disturbances. Pineal cysts are ...

The overall risk of malignancy in pancreatic cysts may be as low as 0.5 to 1.5%, and the annual risk of progression is 0.5%. 7,15 Conversely, studies estimate that 15% of all pancreatic ...

Jaw cysts are sack-like pouches that fill with fluid and form within the tissues of the jaw. These growths are not just limited to the jaws, because they can form anywhere within or on the body. Jaw ...