A Comprehensive Guide To Different Types Of Cyst

 A cyst is a membrane of tissues which creates a sac or pocket-like structure. Cysts can consist of liquid, air, or other types of constituents. There is no specific location for the growth of the cysts as it can grow anywhere in your body. Most cysts can be noticed and felt under our skin. 

 

Types Of Cysts

The following are some of the common cysts that can are found in human:

 

Epidermoid Cysts: The epidermoid cyst is of a benign type. The inside of the epidermoid cysts mostly contains debris that is filled with lipid or keratin. The excision of the surgical procedure is mostly involved in the removal of the epidermoid cyst. The excision is mostly avoided when there is an infection or inflammation in the cyst. 

 

People suffering from the Gardner syndrome, basal cell naevus syndrome, and the Gardner syndrome are mostly at the risk for developing the epidermoid cysts. The clinical feature of the cysts includes a central punctum, cheesy foul-smelling debris, and a cyst of about 1 to 3 cm diameter.

 

Sebaceous cyst: The sebaceous cyst is noncancerous in its internal structure. They mostly occur on the neck, torso, or the face region. The sebaceous cysts are slow-growing and become uncomfortable as they grow slowly. A medical examination by the doctor is important. 

 

The causes of the sebaceous cysts can include damage in the organ or a duct system, deformation, damage to the cells, or some genetic condition. Symptoms of the sebaceous cysts can include recurrence after the removal, infectious signs such as drainage of pus and pain, and a cyst of the diameter which is less than 5 centimeters. 

 

Ganglion cyst: There are more than 1 million cases of ganglion cysts in India. They are also noncancerous lumps. The ganglion cysts are about the size of a pea. As the size of the ganglion cysts progresses it goes up to 2.5 centimeters in the diameters. These ganglion cysts can also be painful when touched.

 

Symptoms of the ganglion cysts include development in the wrist joints, hands, the size of the cysts is less than an inch, and are rarely painful. The lump formed is noticeable. There are no known causes behind the development of ganglion cysts. They mostly occur in women between the age of 20 to 40. A person suffering from the risk of osteoarthritis is at the risk of development of ganglion cyst.

 

Ovarian cyst: The ovarian cysts mostly disappear in a few months but if it persists there can be many medical complications that can arise. Mostly occurring in women the ovarian cysts can occur and gradually disappear after the treatment of a few months. 

 

Symptoms of the ovarian cysts can include pain in the pelvis region (which is mostly characterized by a dull and sharp pain in the abdomen), bloating, and a sense of heaviness in the abdomen. The risk factors of the ovarian cysts can include hormonal problems, endometriosis, pregnancy issues, or a severe infection in the pelvic region. Medical complications that may occur due to ovarian cysts are rupture that might to internal bleeding and ovarian torsion.

 

Breast cyst: The breast cyst is included in the women aged between 35 and 50. A medical evaluation is required to diagnose the problem. The symptoms of the breast cyst include nipple discharge, an increase, and a decrease in the lump size, tenderness in the breast lump and a small mobile lump withe edges. Breast cysts can be classified according to the size of the breast cysts. 

 

They can be classified into microcysts or macrocysts. This type of cyst can occur because of the accumulation of fluid. 

 

Chalazia: The chalazion cyst or the chalazia is a slow-growing cyst that develops in the eye region. The chalazia may occur as a red area with inflammation in the eye portion. After a few days, there can be inflammation. The chalazia mostly occur in the upper eye region as compared to the lower eye region. 

 

The condition might occur due to seborrheic dermatitis, chronic blepharitis, or acne rosacea. Several risk factors for chalazia are diabetes, viral infections, and skin cancer.

 

Pilonidal cyst: The pilonidal cyst mostly occurs on the skin debris and the hair. These cysts occur when the hair is punctured and is embedded. Symptoms of an infectious pilonidal cyst include pain in the region, reddening of the skin, foul-smelling debris, and draining of the pus. Risk factors of the pilonidal cyst include obesity, coarse hair, too much body hair, inactive daily lifestyle, or male sex.

 

Baker’s cyst: The baker’s cyst usually occurs because of the joint in the knee. Conditions that may lead to baker’s cyst are arthritis or the tear in the cartilage. This may lead to the production of too much lubrication fluid.

 

Symptoms of the baker’s cyst include pain in the knee, swelling behind the knee, and not being able to move your knee portion flexibly. Medical complications that may arise because of the baker’s cyst include sharp pain in the knee portion, redness in the calf area, and swelling in the region.  

 

Ingrown hair cyst: When an ingrown hair follicle turns into a cyst it is known as an ingrown hair cyst. This mostly occurs inside the surface of the skin. Ingrown hair cyst usually occurs at your armpits, pubic region, face, head, legs, or neck. 

 

Mucous cyst: The mucous cyst mostly occurs on the oral cavity especially on the lips. They can happen anywhere in our oral cavity or mouth but are mostly found on the lower lip. Cause of the mucous cysts can include lip biting, piercing, a rupture in the salivary glands, or cheek biting. Symptoms of the mucous cysts can include bluish coloration, softness, lesion, tenderness, and rounded shaped cysts.

 

Pilar cyst: Pilar cysts are flesh-colored bumps and in most cases are noncancerous. After the doctor’s evaluation, one can make sure that the cyst is not another cyst or a simple bump. The pilar cysts develop in the region of the lining of the epithelial. These cysts usually contain the keratin that is responsible for the creation of the cells of the nail, skin, and hair. These cysts can also be hereditary.

 

Branchial cleft cyst: The brachial cysts are usually a type of birth defect. The branchial cleft cyst abnormalities are further classified into first, second third and fourth branchial cleft cyst abnormalities.

 

Treating Cysts

The treatment procedure of the treatment of cysts can consist of the following factors:

 

  • Type of the cyst
  • If the cyst is infectious or non-infectious
  • The location where the cyst is
  • If the cyst is painless or not

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