A ranula is a benign under-the-tongue cyst. Some people need surgical treatment to draw out the fluid. Learn when they go ...

Benign tumors of the oral cavity can include warts, canker sores, thrush, cold sores, and mucoceles. Read more.

“Seborrheic keratoses are skin-colored or brown, warty bumps that typically develop on the chest, back, extremities, and around the bra line,” says Dr. Zeichner. They’re harmless, although in some ...

LoTempio, MD Swollen lips may be caused by allergic reactions, injuries, chapping or sunburn, infections, and cysts called ...

Mucous cysts can also develop in the mouth. Oral mucous cysts often appear on the lips or the roof of the mouth. Most people will only have one cyst. However, someone with osteoarthritis may ...

A CT scan image revealing tapeworm cysts in a patient's legs is going viral. The condition, called cysticercosis, occurs when individuals ingest Taenia solium eggs from contaminated food or water.

If an ovarian cyst is left untreated, it will usually resolve on its own. However, a solid or partially solid cyst may need to be evaluated by a lab to make sure it isn’t cancerous. While most ovarian ...

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

A furuncle, or a boil, may begin as a bump on your skin that looks like a pimple, but as the infection worsens, it becomes ...

When you feel a lump in your breast, it's understandable to be concerned. But don't jump to conclusions. Instead, take action. Call your doctor to find out what it is. Also, make sure you know ...

Finding a lump in your breast is always a source of concern. However, not all breast lumps are cancer. There are multiple types of benign lumps such as cysts, fibrous tissue, and intraductal ...

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