Six weeks after giving birth to her first child, Andria Ortiz went to her ob-gyn for a routine postpartum check-up, which included a discussion about birth control. At that appointment, Ortiz tells ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vaginal cysts come in four main types including Bartholin's gland and Müllerian cysts. Most vaginal cysts will go away on their own and do not require medical treatment. See a doctor if the cyst ...

Conjunctival cysts occur on the outer membrane of your eye. They typically only require treatment if they cause symptoms, like swelling or dryness. What is a conjunctival cyst? A conjunctival cyst is ...

Arachnoid cysts are fluid-filled sacs in the brain or spinal cord. They can be present before birth or result from a head injury. They typically do not cause symptoms or require treatment. Many cysts ...

Ovarian cysts are usually not painful and will go away on their own. However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions that cause dysfunction and pain in the joints and muscles of the jaw. It is rare for a person to develop ganglion cysts on the ...

Have you recently noticed a small bump or lump on your earlobe and wondered what it could be? If so, you might be dealing with an earlobe cyst, a common yet often harmless condition that can cause ...

How do you get rid of sebaceous cysts naturally? A sebaceous cyst is noncancerous, but sometimes people consider it as a severe disease. This kind of cyst is common in people. But, it is quite ...

The pathologist should first understand cystic odontogenic lesions from the perspective of the oral surgeon and dentist. As an example, an impacted third molar is seen on the radiograph in Figure 1.