Skin cysts, or sebaceous cysts, are slightly hardened, fluid-filled bumps under the skin. When a person feels them, they are moveable. They often affect the face, neck, and torso. The term “sebaceous ...

In a recent study, researchers in the Netherlands found that hepatic cyst infection recurrence was common and recommended oral ciprofloxacin as initial treatment for the infection. “Currently, the ...

Neurocysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by the larval (cystic) form of the pork cestode tapeworm, Taenia solium, and is a major cause of acquired seizures and epilepsy worldwide. Development ...

A prolonged course of antibiotic therapy dramatically reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with renal cyst infections in the context of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a ...

If you have a bump on your elbow, many things may have caused it. From a skin infection to rheumatoid arthritis, here are 18 possible causes. A bump on your elbow could indicate any number of ...

Pilar cysts tend to form on the scalp where keratin builds up in the lining of your hair follicles. They are typically harmless. But some people may remove them if they’re uncomfortable or for ...

MANY women have experienced that sudden discomfort – a small, tender lump near the vaginal opening that seems to appear out ...

Q. I have been diagnosed with a cholesteatoma. My doctor said it could be related to a lot of ear infections. Can a hearing aid help me now? A. A cholesteatoma is a type of cyst or sac that forms from ...

A photo of a cyst nematode's head viewed through a high-power microscope shows its esophageal glands, which produce effectors it uses to infect host plants. The image was digitally edited to highlight ...

The pre-penetration sequence involving zoospore taxis, encystment, cyst germination and germ-tube orientation was studied by video microscopy when roots of wheat, cress or tomato were placed in ...