Interdigital cysts are firm, raised subcutaneous inflammatory lesions found in and on the interdigital webs of the paw. The cause is usually a traumatically ruptured hair follicle. The surrounding ...

Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...

‌Lumps that appear on the wrist are usually noncancerous. Most often, they are ganglion cysts. These fluid-filled sacs are not a threat to health. Doctors can remove them if they become painful or ...

A beluga whale at the Shedd Aquarium is getting help while dealing with a rare medical condition. Kimalu has been at the Shedd for 12 years. The animal health and care teams at the aquarium noticed ...

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 ...