Oral mucous cysts develop in the mouth. They appear near salivary gland openings, often on the lips or the floor of the mouth. A cyst on the floor of the mouth is known as a ranula. A cyst on the gums ...

What is a mucus plug? Your mucus plug is a thick clump of mucus in your cervical canal that acts as a protective barrier. The ...

A myxoid cyst is a small, benign lump that occurs on fingers or toes, near a nail. It’s also called a digital mucous cyst or mucous pseudocyst. The cause of myxoid cysts isn’t certain. They’re usually ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition characterized by abnormal, highly adherent viscous mucus. The mucus favors intractable infections in the lungs, typically with Pseudomonas aeruginosa but ...

Pancreatic lymphoepithelial cysts are rare, benign cysts that are typically lined by mature, keratinizing squamous epithelium with surrounding lymphoid tissue. These cysts tend to occur in middle- to ...

Nabothian cysts are benign bumps on the cervix. The cysts are full of clear, light yellow, or amber mucus. People may have more than one nabothian cyst. Share on Pinterest Nabothian cysts may develop ...

Mucous cysts develop when salivary glands become plugged. They’re usually temporary, but if left untreated, they can become permanent. A mucous cyst, also known as a mucocele, is a fluid-filled ...