Cyst : and its Types

What is Cyst?

Cyst is a closed sac like structure. Cysts may contain air, fluid or semisolid material although cysts can appear anywhere in the body, mostly the live in the skin, ovaries or kidneys. Most cysts are not cancerous. 

Causes of Cyst:

• Chronic inflammatory condition

• Parasite

• Unknown breaks in vessel

• Tumors

• Inherited diseases

• Infections

Causes of cyst are also depend on which type of cyst you have 

Types of cysts:

Chalazia

A chalazion is a small, slow-growing lump or cyst that develops within the eyelid. 

A chalazion can develop when a meibomian gland at the edge of an eyelid becomes blocked or inflamed. 

These glands produce oil that lubricates the surface of the eye. 

Cystic acne

Cystic acne the most severe form of acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells build up deep within hair follicles. 

The resulting rupture within your skin may form boil-like inflammation. 

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Pilar(trichilemmal) cyst

Pilar cysts typically present as asymptomatic, cystic to firm dermal or subcutaneous nodules. The most common location is the scalp, although they can develop on other sites as well 

This is caused by protein buildup in a hair follicle. 

Mucous cyst

Mucous cysts are small, fluid-filled sacs that tend to develop in the mouth or on the fingers and toes. They are not harmful, but they can be uncomfortable.

Ganglion

Ganglion cysts are lumps that most commonly develop in the wrist. They're typically round or oval and are filled with a jelly-like fluid.

 Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands.

Fluid accumulation can occur due to injury, trauma, but often the cause is unknown.

 They also may occur in the ankles and feet.

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Ovarian cyst

Ovarian cysts are closed, sac-like structures within the ovary that are filled with a liquid or semisolid substance.

 Most ovarian cysts are not cancerous.

 Most ovarian cysts are diagnosed with ultrasound or physical examination. Transvaginal ultrasound is a common way to examine ovarian cysts.

Branchial cleft cyst

Also, known as a cleft sinus, a branchial cleft cyst is a lump that develops in the neck or just below the collarbone.

Branchial cleft cysts form during development of the embryo. They occur when tissues in the neck and collarbone area (branchial cleft) fail to develop normally.

Sebaceous cyst

A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac found under the skin, usually on the trunk, neck, or face. They are filled with cheese-like matter and usually are painless.

Sebaceous cysts may be caused by blocked glands or swollen hair follicles in the skin. 

Breast cyst

Breast cysts are a benign (not cancer) condition. They’re one of the most common causes of a breast lump, and can develop in either one or both breasts.

It’s thought they develop naturally as the breast changes with age due to normal changes in hormone levels. It’s common to have more than one cyst.

How to treat cyst in home

In some cases, cysts go away on their own. Putting a warm compress on a cyst can speed up the healing process by helping it drain.

You should never try to squeeze or pop a cyst on your own. This can lead to infection.

 Medical Help 

Some of these cysts can be treated by simply aspirating the cyst contents through a needle or catheter, thereby collapsing the cyst. Other cysts require surgical removal (some cysts like ovarian cysts can be removed by laparoscopic surgery), especially if there's any suspicion of malignancy.