Cysts Causes, Treatments and More
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A cyst is a sac filled with fluid or other materials that may appear anywhere on or in the body. Cysts may present as lumps or bumps beneath the skin, but they may also develop inside the body. It's common for doctors to label cysts based on the body part where they appear, and they can sometimes arrive at a diagnosis based on the appearance of the cyst and the way it feels.
Cysts may be as small as a pea or a few centimeters in diameter. They usually don't hurt and tend to grow slowly.1‘Cysts, Types.’ Cincinnati Childrens, www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/c/cysts-types,2‘Skin Cyst.’ NHS Choices, NHS, 15 Apr. 2020, www.nhs.uk/conditions/skin-cyst/
