Mar 27, 2024 · Epidermoid (ep-ih-DUR-moid) cysts are harmless small bumps beneath the skin. They are most common on the face, neck and trunk. Epidermoid cysts are slow growing and often …

Dec 23, 2025 · Ovarian cysts are common. Most of the time, you have little or no discomfort, and the cysts are harmless. Most cysts go away without treatment within a few months. But sometimes …

Mar 27, 2024 · Diagnosis Your healthcare professional will likely be able to tell whether your bump is an epidermoid cyst by checking the affected skin. A sample of your skin might be scraped off for study …

Aug 20, 2025 · A Mayo Clinic expert explains the differences and similarities between these two types of growths and how healthcare professionals determine whether they're cancerous.

Jul 13, 2022 · Kidney cysts are round pouches of fluid that form on or in the kidneys. Kidney cysts can occur with disorders that may impair kidney function. But more often, kidney cysts are a type called …

Dec 23, 2025 · Diagnosis A cyst on your ovary can be found during a pelvic exam or on an imaging test, such as a pelvic ultrasound. Depending on the size of the cyst and whether it's filled with fluid or …

Jan 24, 2025 · Cervical cysts aren't cancer. They're sacs that grow in the canal that connects the uterus and vagina, called the cervix. The most common type of cervical cyst is a nabothian cyst. This cyst …

Jul 13, 2022 · If your kidney cyst changes and causes symptoms, you may choose to have treatment at that time. Sometimes a simple kidney cyst goes away on its own. Treatments for cysts that cause …

Jan 12, 2023 · Shining a light through the cyst might show if it's solid or filled with fluid. Imaging tests — such as an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI — can help confirm the diagnosis as well as rule out other …

Oct 4, 2024 · A pilonidal cyst is an unusual pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris. A pilonidal cyst is almost always near the tailbone at the top of the buttocks.