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Cyst drainage
Cyst drainage refers to the insertion of a needle into a cyst and withdrawing the fluid inside. This could be a breast cyst, ovarian cyst, renal cyst or a cyst in a joint, like a ganglion cyst. The cyst contents are sometimes sent to a pathologist to aid in the diagnosis.
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: cyst drainage?
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A 44-year old asked:
What are the risks involved with cyst drainage?
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A 32-year old asked:
I'm due for an ultasound this week, and wanted to know how the cyst drainage is conducted?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are the aftereffects of a stomach cyst drainage?
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A 47-year old asked:
How does pilonidal cyst drainage and surgery work?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Had laparoscopy 2/26 with adhesion removal, cyst drainage and biopsy. How long for a biopsy report? And how do I get rid of all this gas?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can I have a medical abortion of a pregnancy of 2 weeks when I have ovarian cysts that regularly stop my period, or should I wait another week until my cyst drainage is done, as i have had a cyst rupture in the past after heavy cramping, thanks?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: breast cyst needle drainage?
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A 46-year old asked:
My last pregnancy my baby had a cyst in brain (drainage chamber) could it happen again?
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A 35-year old asked:
Could drainage of cysts cause discharge?
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A 27-year old asked:
If I have no drainage on my vaginal area where my bump is should I be worried? Should I be really concerned about the cyst on my vaginal area
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Does the drainage of a ovarian cyst cause infertility?
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A 61-year old female asked:
What is a Pilonidal cyst? Can it just flare up from time to time for 20 years without getting worse? No drainage ever, just feels like thickened skin in the area, and soreness, Is there anything that can be done at home to help it?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I've had issues with pilonidal cyst, sinus. Lately, though, haven't had pain and there's been little to no drainage from what I can tell; just two small dimples. Itches some. Should I see a doc? Or just keep it clean, shaven, and not worry too much?
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A 18-year old female asked:
@10 Pain in wrist from Ganglion Cyst no visible unless wrist is flexed f/w would surgery be an option? Unbearable pain at times Surgery or Drainage?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Had large infected sebacious cyst removed from back today. Still somewhat dizzy and moderate headache. Much drainage and hard to remove core. Concern?
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A 35-year old male asked:
I have pilonidal cysts on tailbone (they recurred), and I've had a lot of drainage, which is fine. But it's caused an open wound just above the anus that bleeds sometimes when I pass stool. How to best close this new wound up?
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A 36-year old male asked:
My drainage of bile after liver cyst surgery still 400 ml per day after 2 months is it right?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Had pilonidal cyst removal 10 days ago with closure (4 sutures),in last 7 days I had a liquid drainage(my surgeon called seroma).normal?when it stops?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I get cysts on my neck when I'm under stress or the weather changes from summer to fall .. With drainage blood and puss then a thick fluid like mucus?
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A 27-year old female asked:
The boil or cyst in my ear ruptured and it is still painful, I also think some of the drainage went in my ear. Can that be some cause for my pain?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I have cysts on breast which were inflamed. Applied a warm compress and noted drainage overnight. Top layer of skin is now broken and some liquid still oozes from a small hole. How do I care for the area?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Had transsphnenoidal approach (thru nose) drainage of rathke cleft cyst in '07. Can't afford 2nd f-up mri. Consequences unlikely? Optical migraines?
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A 21-year old male asked:
One surgeon said lipoma and another said pilonidal cyst? Solid movable lump by tailbone. There's a pit but no drainage. Uninfected pilonidal?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I either have a belly button infection or cyst not sure but I've been using mupirocin todays day 2 of using it not much improvement so far. How long do I use it? If doesn't work should I take oral antibiotic? No pain or red, some drainage still
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A 28-year old female asked:
I have a cyst in my sphenoid sinus cavity. Also seasonal allergies, prone to sinus infections, drainage, and sinus headaches. Are they connected?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Belly button had odor drainage/liquid coming out an crust went to dr got keflex an mupirocin been using mupirocin past 2 days no more odor but still drainage/liquid. Should I take oral med? No redness or pain. Doc said could be cyst or infection.
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A member asked:
After the drainage of an infected sebaceous cyst when I pulled out the packing I started bleeding and I had to have an artery stiched. Was it a negligence from the doctor that rather packed 5 feet of gauze strip in there than realizing an artery was rupt
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A 31-year old female asked:
Had an cyst removal operation 2 years ago.It was done through my naval.Today i feel pain and there is a pungent smelling discharge.What do i do?
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