Question 1

what is a cyst?

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A sack of fluid: A cyst is a fluid filled sac that usually has a thin wall (capsule) and is filled with a watery fluid.  Complex cysts may have multiple fluid sacs all bunched together.  They are usually treated by drainage though often the capsule neds to be removed to prevent recurrence.  Other cysts may have thicker contents.  If it is filled with pus its usually referred to as an abscess.  Hope that helps.

Question 2

how big is 11.5 cyst?

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Real: Big!! ( about 5  1/2 inches)h

Question 3

what is a stenes cyst?

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Skene's cysts?: Skene's glands (periurethral or paraurethral glands) are located next to the distal end of the urethra. Cysts form if the gland's duct is obstructed, usually because the gland is infected. The infected glands or cysts occur mainly in adults. Cysts may form abscesses or cause urethral obstruction and recurrent uti's.

Question 4

what exactly is a cyst?

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A cyst: is a sac of tissue filled with fluid. Depending on the location,  tissues and organs involved, a cyst can be a minor problem or extremely serious.

Question 5

can you die from a cyst?

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Very unlikely: Cysts are benign and are very commonly found on various human organs. Unless they grow to a massive size(rarely it can do that) they are harmless and cause no problems.

Question 6

advice on pinodial cyst?

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Seek help: See a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

what is a thorwaldt cyst?

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Congenital: A benign cyst that forms in the midline of the nasopharynx. If symptomatic may be treated with surgery. Best detected by mri.

Question 8

what does a cyst feel like?

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A Cyst: Is a mass filled with fluid. Depending on its location and cause, it can be painless or quite painful. Have it checked out by your physician or dentist as appropriate.

Question 9

how do cysts resolve themselves

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?cysts: CarmencitaL ~ they either_
- pop. Burst spontaneously or by trauma, self induced or surgical..or
- become atretic - which means they dry out and get absorbed by the body's lymphocytes and macrophages. 
- or remain stable and same size for protracted period of time - ie;  ganglion cysts
thanks

Question 10

are fluid filled cysts always benign?

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At your age: A simple fluid filled cyst in the ovary is almost always benign. Followup ultrasound is generally not done unless the cyst is over 5cm in size or it has features that are suspicious for something other than a simple cyst.

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