Pilonidal surgery is a minor procedure typically performed by a colorectal surgeon who removes the cyst and any surrounding infection. While a cystectomy, or cyst removal, is usually effective, there ...

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump associated with a joint or tendon sheath. It most often occurs at the back of the wrist, followed by the front of the wrist.

During ovulation, the follicle releases an egg from one of the ovaries. If the follicle doesn't rupture (break) and release the egg, a fluid-filled sac, or cyst, forms. Ovarian cysts are common, with ...

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Abdominal ultrasound scan showed a large cystic lesion in the epigastric region suggestive of a pancreatic pseudocyst. The CT-scan showed a 6.6×6×6.3 cm size cyst related to the pancreas and extending ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask ...

SUMMARY Davina McCall was diagnosed with a rare colloid cyst in her brain, discovered through a routine health scan following her menopause advocacy work. A colloid cyst is a non-cancerous, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with several liver cysts over 15 years ago. My primary doctor and I follow the growth of the cysts by ultrasound, and one is increasing in size. We did an MRI with ...

Although laser hair removal is a common treatment, it’s also a serious procedure that involves aiming a powerful laser beam at your hair follicle. Watch this video to gather important information ...