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What is the difference between an abcess and a cyst?
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Several differences: Abscess simply means the presence of pus! a cyst is a lesion that has a epithelial cell lined cavity. A cyst can become acutely inflamed and become abscessed. Hope that clears it up for you!
Answered 9/6/2013
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