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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Serena Williams is sharing a recent health scare — having a benign branchial cyst "the size of a small grapefruit" removed from her neck. The retired tennis legend, who is 43, took to social media ...

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 ...