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  2. Bartholin's cyst - Wikipedia

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    A Bartholin's cyst occurs when a Bartholin's gland within the labia becomes blocked. [4] Small cysts may result in minimal or no symptoms. [1] Larger cysts may result in swelling on one side of the vaginal opening, as well as pain during sex or walking. [4] If the cyst becomes infected, an abscess can occur, which is typically red and very ...

  3. Sebaceous cyst - Wikipedia

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    Specialty. Dermatology, general surgery. A sebaceous cyst is a term commonly used to refer to either: [1] Epidermoid cysts (also termed epidermal cysts, infundibular cyst) Pilar cysts (also termed trichelemmal cysts, isthmus-catagen cysts) Both of the above types of cysts contain keratin, not sebum, and neither originates from sebaceous glands.

  4. Giardiasis - Wikipedia

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    Giardiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Giardia duodenalis (also known as G. lamblia and G. intestinalis). [3] Infected individuals who experience symptoms (about 10% have no symptoms) may have diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. [1] Less common symptoms include vomiting and blood in the stool. [1]

  5. Periapical cyst - Wikipedia

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    Subsequent infection of the cyst causes swelling and pain. Initially, the cyst swells to a round hard protrusion, but later on the body resorbs some of the cyst wall, leaving a softer accumulation of fluid underneath the mucous membrane. [citation needed] Secondary [clarification needed] symptoms of periapical cysts include inflammation and ...

  6. Pilonidal disease - Wikipedia

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    Treatment. Incision and drainage, [2] surgical removal. Frequency. 3 per 10,000 per year [2] Pilonidal disease is a type of skin infection which typically occurs as a cyst between the cheeks of the buttocks and often at the upper end. [1][3] Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness. [1] There may also be drainage of fluid, but rarely a ...

  7. Echinococcosis - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the location of the cyst in the body, the person could be asymptomatic even though the cysts have grown to be very large, or be symptomatic even if the cysts are absolutely tiny. If the person is symptomatic, the symptoms will depend largely on where the cysts are located.

  8. Cyst - Wikipedia

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    A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming the "shell" of such a sac are distinctly abnormal (in both ...

  9. Bacterial vaginosis - Wikipedia

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    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina caused by excessive growth of bacteria. [6][9] Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish. [2] The discharge is usually white or gray in color. [2] Burning with urination may occur. [2]