A colloid cyst is a pocket of connective tissue that contains a gel-like substance inside, called colloid, and may not cause symptoms or may lead to headache, drowsiness or hoarseness, for example, depending on where it developed. The colloid cyst can appear in the brain or thyroid and be round or oval and varies in […]
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A hemorrhagic cyst is when a cyst on the ovary ruptures a small vessel and ends up bleeding inside, causing symptoms such as severe cramps, pain during intimate contact or delayed menstruation, for example. An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that can appear on the ovary of some women, which is benign […]
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A breast cyst is an almost always benign change that appears in most women between 15 and 50 years of age. Most breast cysts are of the simple type and, therefore, are filled only with liquid, not posing a health risk. However, in some cases, the cyst can be filled with a hard mass, called […]
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Fibroadenoma is a benign nodule in the breast that can appear in women under 30 years of age. Fibroadenoma corresponds to a hard lump in the breast, which does not cause pain or discomfort, and which is similar to a marble. Generally, breast fibroadenoma is up to 3 cm in size and is easily identified […]
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A lump in the neck can be caused by a contracture in the neck or inflammation of a lymph node due to an ear infection, throat infection or the flu, and can also be a sign of more serious situations, such as cancer, infectious parotitis or a thyroid nodule. , for example. The lump or […]
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A sebaceous cyst is a lump that forms under the skin, round in shape, measuring a few centimeters, soft to the touch, and can appear in any region of the body, being most common on the scalp, ear, neck, back and face. This type of cyst, also called epidermoid cyst, is benign, caused by an […]
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A liver cyst, also called a hepatic cyst, is a small fluid-filled sac located in the liver, which usually does not cause symptoms. However, when the cyst is large or ruptures, it can cause symptoms such as pain on the right side of the belly, abdominal swelling or nausea, for example. This type of cyst […]
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