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 ...

Digital mucous cysts are histologically benign and do not need to be removed. However, if they become painful patients may opt for removal. There are several approaches to the removal of these cysts, ...

A woman who complained of a rapidly-expanding waistline was surprised to find an unusual cause: an 88-pound (40 kilogram) mucus-filled tumor (de Lima et al, Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2014) A ...

A ganglion cyst is an abnormal growth or mass adjacent to any joint in the body. It is most commonly seen around the wrist or digits, but can develop near the shoulder, knee or foot. Depending on the ...