A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

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 ...

Doctors at Chennai's MGM Healthcare successfully removed a rare brain cyst with gastric characteristics from a young IT professional.

While sebaceous cysts usually pose no danger to your overall health, Medicare may consider their removal medically necessary if you meet certain criteria. This criteria includes whether the skin ...

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 and ...