Dear Dr. Roach: I just read the column on exophytic cyst. The writer, B.W., has had this condition for eight years and is asking what the condition is. Your answer was fine, but it missed an important ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...

Ovarian cysts happen when fluid accumulates within a membrane inside the ovary. The size of ovarian cysts can vary and cysts smaller than 10 centimeters across often do not require treatment. A cyst ...