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• Tarlov cysts
  '''Tarlov cysts''' ...ccur in the [[sacrum]], the group of bones at the base of the spine. These cysts can compress nerve roots, causing lower back pain, sciatica (shooting pain
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• Nabothian cyst
  ...the German anatomist, Martin Naboth (1675–1721), who first described these cysts. Nabothian Cysts are caused by the blockage of [[mucus]] glands in the cervix. This blockage leads to a buildup of mucus, which forms a cyst.
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• Tarlov cyst
  ...e American neurosurgeon, Dr. [[Isadore Tarlov]], who first documented them in 1938. ...merican neurosurgeon who first described these cysts in medical literature in 1938. The term "cyst" comes from the Greek word "kystis," meaning "bladder"
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• Follicular hybrid cyst
  ...[[cutaneous cyst]] that is a combination of two or more different types of cysts. ...and can include [[epidermoid cysts]], [[trichilemmal cysts]], and [[pilar cysts]].
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• Cysts of the jaws
  == Cysts of the Jaws == ...]], filled with fluid or semi-solid material. They are a common occurrence in oral and maxillofacial pathology.
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• Polycystic kidney disease
  |Short definition=a condition in which there are multiple, slow-growing cysts on both kidneys ...ENAME}} (definition) a condition in which there are multiple, slow-growing cysts on both kidneys<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Odontogenic cyst
  ...ved from the [[tooth]]-forming apparatus, or its remnants, and are located in the [[jawbone]] or the soft tissues of the [[oral cavity]]. === Types of Odontogenic Cysts ===
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• Breast cyst
  ...filled with a mixture of fluid and solid material. Breast cysts can occur in one or both breasts, and there can be more than one.  .... They can occur at any age but are most common in premenopausal women and in women undergoing menopausal hormone therapy {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:
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• Arachnoid cyst
  '''Arachnoid cysts''' (/əˈræknɔɪd ˈsɪst/; from Greek ''arachne'', "spider" + ''eidos'', ...t at birth ([[congenital]]) and may occur anywhere in the brain. Arachnoid cysts can also be caused by head injury, meningitis, or tumors, or as a complicat
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• Ovarian cysts
  == Ovarian Cysts == ...terus]]. Eggs (ova), which develop and mature in the ovaries, are released in monthly cycles during the childbearing years.
  2 KB (367 words) - 23:05, 8 February 2024
• Chyloderma
  ...is a medical condition characterized by the presence of chyle-filled cysts in the skin. ...ts. These cysts are typically filled with a milky white fluid that is rich in fats and proteins.
  2 KB (238 words) - 02:18, 6 February 2024
• Renal cyst
  ...]. They are usually benign (non-cancerous) and cause no symptoms, although in some cases they can lead to various complications. === Types of Renal Cysts ===
  2 KB (325 words) - 05:45, 8 February 2024
• Bronchogenic cyst
  ...ns that occur due to abnormal development of the [[tracheobronchial tree]] in the embryonic period. They are typically lined by respiratory epithelium an ...hile extrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts are found outside the lung, usually in the mediastinum.
  2 KB (225 words) - 22:58, 9 February 2024
• Cysts
  == Cysts == ...Greek word ''kýstis'' which means "bladder" or "pouch". This term is used in medical parlance to denote a sac-like structure that is not a normal part o
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• Bone cyst
  ...(pronounced: bohn sist) is a benign, fluid-filled lesion that can develop in the bones of children and adolescents. The exact etymology of the term is d == Types of Bone Cysts ==
  2 KB (291 words) - 04:05, 8 February 2024
• Ovarian cyst
  An Ovarian Cyst is a common occurrence in women during their [[reproductive years]]. They are typically harmless and === Types of Ovarian Cysts ===
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• Hydatidosis
  ...dition". This refers to the characteristic fluid-filled cysts that develop in the host's body during the disease. ...vel to various organs, such as the liver or lungs, where they form hydatid cysts.
  2 KB (276 words) - 17:45, 6 February 2024
• Ganglion cyst
  ...of wrists and hands. They can also appear on the ankles and feet. Ganglion cysts are filled with a jellylike fluid. ...es these cysts can be painful, especially when they press against a nerve. In many cases, they do not hurt and require no treatment.
  2 KB (291 words) - 17:56, 7 February 2024
• Choledochal cysts
  == Choledochal Cysts == '''Choledochal cysts''' (/koʊˈlɛdəkəl/ koh-LED-ə-kəl) are an abnormal dilatation of the [
  2 KB (294 words) - 23:12, 9 February 2024
• Gang
  ...of wrists and hands. They can also appear on the ankles and feet. Ganglion cysts are filled with a jellylike fluid. ...larger ones can be around an inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Ganglion cysts can be painful if they press on a nearby nerve. Their location can sometime
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