What is a cyst?
A cyst is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. Cysts can grow almost anywhere in your body or under your skin.
There are many types of cysts. Most cysts are benign, or noncancerous.
Why do people get cysts?
Cysts are most commonly caused by blockage in a duct, which can be due to trauma, infection, or even an inherited tendency. The type of cyst depends on where it forms – some cysts can be internal (such as in a breast, the ovaries, or the kidneys) while others are external and form in visible locations on the body.
What can happen if a cyst is left untreated?
If left untreated, benign cysts can cause serious complications including: Infection – the cyst fills with bacteria and pus, and becomes an abscess. If the abscess bursts inside the body, there is a risk of blood poisoning (septicaemia).
thyroid cyst:
Thyroid cysts are usually always benign, or noncancerous. 2 In some cases, your doctor might .recommend further testing or intervention, but oftentimes you’ll just need to monitor the cyst
Can a thyroid cyst burst?
Spontaneous sudden hemorrhagic rupture of a thyroid gland cyst is a rare condition but should be considered in a massive abrupt neck swelling that could potentially be life threatening.
What happens if you have a cyst on your thyroid?
Rapidly expanding cysts can become symptomatic producing a noticeable lump in the neck, pain, difficulty swallowing and very rarely change in voice. Cysts that are completely fluid filled have a much lower risk of thyroid cancer compared to cysts that have solid components.
What causes thyroid cysts to grow?
The majority of thyroid nodules are caused by an overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue. The cause of this overgrowth is usually unknown, but there is a strong genetic basis.
Can thyroid cyst be removed without surgery?
Benign nodules are usually not removed unless they grow over time or cause symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or choking. Laser ablation therapy for benign thyroid nodules is a relatively new, non-surgical procedure.
How are thyroid cysts removed?
Fine-needle aspiration biopsy.
During the procedure, your doctor inserts a very thin needle in the nodule and removes a sample of cells. The procedure is usually done in your doctor’s office, takes about 20 minutes and has few risks. Often, your doctor will use ultrasound to help guide the placement of the needle.
References
https://www.lakeviewdermtx.com/blog/what-causes-cysts
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cysts#:~:text=If%20left%20untreated%2C%20benign%20cysts%20can%20cause%20serious%20complications%20including,of%20blood%20poisoning%20(septicaemia).
https://www.verywellhealth.com/thyroid-cyst-5105116
https://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2016;volume=4;issue=3;spage=229;epage=232;aulast=Al-Khalifa
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