Growths in the female reproductive system are relatively common. Most present with similar symptoms including pain and irregular periods. But while they may have similar symptoms, the different types ...

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 ...

There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of my knee several months ago. My doctor drained the fluid from it, but now it’s back. What could be causing this? What is the best way to ...

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 ...

A branchial cleft cyst is a birth abnormality that occurs on one or both sides of the neck. This atypical tissue may form fluid-filled sacs or passages that drain fluid on the neck surface. These ...

Doctors told a 68-year-old woman her brain was one in a million and while the finding was anything but welcome, she knows the experts who identified her colloid cyst likely save her life. From a visit ...

"You are never alone. Listen to your body," the actress said. Former "Black-ish" star Marsai Martin, 18, recently urged her followers to listen to their bodies after undergoing surgery to remove what ...

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The prevalence of pancreatic cysts has increased significantly over the last decade due to increased quality and frequency of imaging (CTs and MRIs). Recent data suggest that up ...