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 ...

Nabothian cysts are benign bumps on the cervix. The cysts are full of clear, light yellow, or amber mucus. People may have more than one nabothian cyst. People may develop nabothian cysts after giving ...

Perineural cysts form around nerve roots, particularly in the lower back. They typically don’t cause symptoms, but some people may experience back or leg pain if the cyst grows and presses on nearby ...

What Causes Bumps on Your Skin? There are a number of conditions that cause lumps and bumps to appear on the surface or just below the skin. Some of the most common ones are: Cysts are noncancerous, ...

As a student at Arizona State University, Emily was a writer and editor for the Embryo Project Encyclopedia, where she researched, wrote, and published over 18 peer-reviewed encyclopedia articles. As ...