They often occur on the legs and may itch. They are more common in women. Dermatofibromas can be surgically removed if they become painful or itchy. Dermoid cyst A benign tumor that is made up of ...

A lump on the back of the neck can occur due to a cyst, a boil due to an infected hair follicle, or a muscle knot that's unrelated to a serious health issue. While swollen lymph nodes can be a symptom ...

What are some common types of benign breast lumps? Noncancer (benign) breast lumps can have many causes. Two of the most common causes of benign single breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas.

A CT scan image revealing tapeworm cysts in a patient's legs is going viral. The condition, called cysticercosis, occurs when individuals ingest Taenia solium eggs from contaminated food or water.

Dr. Holt has has worked on more claims relating to Broken Arm, Fracture of Hand and Fingers and Ganglion Cyst than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Holt has received an average rating ...

They will occur when connective tissue in the affected digit is weakened. Sometimes, a myxoid cyst is linked to osteoarthritis, a type of wear-and-tear arthritis. This type presents like a ganglion ...

What gives? You could have what’s known as a ganglion cyst. These sometimes painful bumps aren’t often talked about in the running community, but they’re one of the most common soft tissue masses ...

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 ...

If an ovarian cyst is left untreated, it will usually resolve on its own. However, a solid or partially solid cyst may need to be evaluated by a lab to make sure it isn’t cancerous. While most ovarian ...