Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the kidneys. Over time, the ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...

A California woman gave birth to a healthy "miracle" baby who developed entirely outside her womb, hidden behind a 22-pound ...

A California family is celebrating this holiday season after the "miraculous" birth of their baby, who grew outside his ...

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled noncancerous lump that usually develops in the wrist, hands, ankles, or feet. Some cysts do not need treatment, but others must be surgically removed. When a ganglion ...

Ingrown hairs can cause a cyst, which is a fluid-filled lump. Home remedies and medical treatments may help manage an ingrown hair cyst. An ingrown hair occurs when the hair grows downward instead of ...

An oral mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a harmless swollen spot. It's a good idea to get it checked out, though, especially if it's bothersome. There are two types. Mucoceles show up on the ...

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 ...

Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child ...

In her latest Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper extracts goo from a cyst. Then she goes back for seconds–and even more comes out! Dr. Pimple Popper explains that because the cyst is 'virginal' (a.k.a ...