A member asked:

My dr told me i have a large cyst..if it does not go away do i need surgery?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends: There is a lot of more information needed. Where is the cyst? What symptoms are you having? You need to follow up with your physician for more answers.

Answered 10/23/2014

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Foliculitis : staph folliculitis is common and can form into large cyst filled with pus, and will requires local incision and drainage to prevent further spread of infection

Answered 10/31/2014

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