Question 1

has anyone ever had or heard of a subtarsal conjunctival cyst?

Accepted Answer

Sure: No big deal. Benign. Excise as needed.

Question 2

i have been diagnosed with a conjunctival cyst. i had it lanced and within 1 day it has filled back up with fluid.  what is the next step?

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Conj cyst: These frequently fill back up if lanced with a needle. Other 2 options: argon laser and full excision (which has best success).

Question 3

how do you remove a conjunctival eye cyst?

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Excision: A benign conjunctival cyst that causes associated irritation or is large enough to be bothersome, can be excised under local or topical anesthesia. I do these in my office under an operating microscope, and i generally have to place an absorbable suture to secure the wound.

Question 4

what causes a cyst on the kidney?

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Don't know: There are hereditary forms of rare cystic disease called polycystic kidneys then there are incidental simple cysts that we don't know exact root cause.  Known to bear with age.

Question 5

what causes cysts to form on your face?

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Acne: The number one cause of cysts on face, are usually a form of cystic acne.  Might want to see a dermatologist about this.

Question 6

what causes a cyst on kidney and is it dangeeous?

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Very common: Renal cysts can be genetic in origin or the result of one of multiple diseases. Simple renal cysts are very common and account for 65-70% of masses discovered on imaging. Most of these are benign, usually produce no symptoms and no further studies are indicated. However if the cyst has calcifications, septae or occur in a cluster of cysts studies are needed to be certain renal cancer isn't present

Question 7

what causes tonsil cysts?

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Not to worry: The tonsils in the throat are lined with squamous epithelium (skin).  Sometimes the normal growth of this lining can invaginate and grow inwards causing a benign cyst.  If there is no redness around the cyst and if does not cause pain or enlarge, i would not worry about it.  The question is, is this really a cyst?  See an ENT doctor for reassurance.

Question 8

what causes cyst on ovaries?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation : Usually it is ovulation. However, there are several cases where ovarian pathology can occur without ovulation.

Question 9

what causes a bartholin cyst?

Accepted Answer

Plugged duct: A Bartholin Gland Cyst forms when the duct that carries fluid from the gland to the outside world gets plugged.  The fluid backs up making the gland swell.   The gland can also become infected and form a Bartholin Gland Abcess.  Best wishes!

Question 10

what can cause cysts in breasts?

Accepted Answer

Cysts: The cause of cysts in the breast are unknon. Some doctors believe it might bebduebto increased estrogen levels.

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