A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

Pilar cysts grow around hair follicles and usually appear on the scalp. They are small yellow, white, or discolored bumps that may be round or dome-shaped. They grow slowly and may disappear on their ...

A gruesome simulation has explained why a pilonidal cyst can be the 'most painful condition' in the buttocks region.

Imaging, specifically cone-beam CT (CBCT), helped clinicians remove an ectopic third molar and an infected cyst from a patient's maxillary sinus, which is a rare site for a tooth to erupt, according ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has a small lump on their back. Q: I’VE had a pea-size lump on my back for about a year.

A dermoid cyst is a fluid-filled sac near the surface of the skin that may have also hair, skin, or other tissues inside. These cysts form during a baby’s development before birth and usually need ...

Incomplete sealing of the urachus — a line of connectivity between a fetus and the umbilical cord — can cause a urachal cyst to develop. It can lead to abdominal pain and other symptoms and often ...