Cyst

Cyst
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abnormal sac in the body, filled with a fluid or semisolid and enclosed in a membrane. Cysts can be congenital but are usually acquired, the most common locations being the skin and the ovaries.
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Cyst of the ovary, follicular: A fluid-filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a follicle. A follicle is the fluid-filled cyst that contains an egg.
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CYST - A sac or space (commonly in the lower layer of the skin) that contains fluid or semi-solid material.
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Dermoid Cyst Removal Overview
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.
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A cyst can become infected, forming an abscess. A number of bacteria may cause the infection, including common bacteria, such as E. coli, and bacteria that cause sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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Each cyst appears as a small, white, pimple-like elevation. They can occur singly or in groups, and they are not a threat to health. The cysts are more common in women of reproductive age, especially those who have already had children.
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If the cyst is small it may remain unnoticed, particularly if it doesn't cause symptoms, and many Baker's cysts don't cause symptoms at all.
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Baker's Cyst
What is a Baker's cyst?
A Baker's cyst is an abnormal swelling of a bursa (a fluid-filled sac) behind the knee.
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BAKER'S CYST MAY HEAL ITSELF OR REQUIRE SURGERY, TIME WILL TELL
Question: My doctor told me my knee pain is from a Baker's cyst. What is this and what can be done for it besides the “waiting and watching" he suggested?
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Dermoid cyst of the ovary: A bizarre tumor, usually benign, in the ovary that typically contains a diversity of tissues including hair, teeth, bone, thyroid, etc.
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Ovarian Cyst
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A latent cyst is one that is more apt to heal with treatment because the growth plate has migrated away from the cyst.
What causes a unicameral bone cyst?
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Rarely, when there is something unusual about the cyst's size or appearance, your doctor may do a procedure called a colposcopy, which uses a magnifying instrument to examine the surface of the cervix closely.
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Alternate Names
: Hydatid Disease, Hydatid Cyst Disease, Hydatidosis
Definition
Echinoccocus is a tissue infection caused by the Echinococcus granulosus worm.
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Skin Eruptions: Is it a Pimple, Pustule, Carbuncle or Cyst?
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A cyst caused by an infection of the glands on the vaginal wall.
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A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.
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After the cyst and its root are removed, the incision will be closed with either stitches or steri-strips. Then, a bulky compression dressing will be applied. This bandages the wound and applies a bit of pressure to minimize bleeding.
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Rupture of the cyst is an emergency situation! Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms occur that may indicate the onset of bleeding and shock, such as the following: ...
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A watery (hydatid) cyst
An infection in either the cavity around the lungs, or the diaphragm.
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With pelvic ultrasound, a doctor can usually distinguish among a fluid-filled cyst, a solid tumor, or another type of mass. This is one of the main advantages of an ultrasound.
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Infected Cyst (Furuncle)
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Studying these mice will lead to greater understanding of the genetic and nongenetic mechanisms involved in cyst formation. In 2000, scientists reported that a cancer drug was successful in inhibiting cyst formation in mice with the PKD gene.
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- A "stab" incision is made at the lowest edge of the cyst. The contents are then sucked out, and the insides are flushed with hydrogen peroxide. If the cyst is large, the wall will have to be removed so it does not refill.
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Karydakis (operation, technique, flap) Operative technique for excision of pilonidal cyst and sinus with asymmetric flap-advancement repair; procedure developed by Dr. G. E. Karydakis in an effort to reduce recurrence of pilonidal sinus.
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Cirrhosis, which is responsible for 80% of all instances of ascites in the United States, triggers a series of disease-producing changes that weaken the kidney's ability to excrete sodium in the urine.
Pancreatic ascites develops when a cyst that ...
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Congestive heart failure A buildup of fluid in the lungs or extremities, or both (especially the legs). This occurs if the heart cannot pump the blood adequately. Cyst An accumulation of fluid or semisolid material within a sac.
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There is no cyst in the life cycle, so transmission is via the trophozoite stage. Most people infected with trichomoniasis are asymptomatic. Symptomatic infections are characterized by a white discharge from the genital tract and itching.
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In other cases, compression results from a cyst in this area. Systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes also can cause the syndrome.
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[1-3] Mature teratoma and epidermoid cyst in the prepubertal testis are relatively common benign lesions and may be amenable to testis-sparing surgery.
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This article outlines what a cyst is and describes some of the common types.
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In some cases, these treatments are inadequate, and an ophthamologist should be consulted. As a last resort, surgery may be necessary to remove a cyst or open a blocked duct.
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