A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to ...

A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma ...

Intestinal cysts are uncommon but not always harmless. Often silent, they can grow until they trigger pain, bowel changes or ...

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

Adrenal cysts and lymphangiomas represent two rare categories of adrenal gland lesions that have attracted increasing clinical attention. Adrenal cysts, comprising subtypes such as pseudocysts, ...

Vaginal cysts come in four main types including Bartholin's gland and Müllerian cysts. Most vaginal cysts will go away on their own and do not require medical treatment. See a doctor if the cyst ...

Mucous cysts are pseudocysts (cystic structures lacking a true lining) that usually appear on the middle or index finger of the dominant hand; toe involvement is uncommon. Although most mucous cysts ...

ESOPHAGEAL cysts form a group of rare and interesting mediastinal tumors. 1 There can be no doubt that this type of cyst is closely related embryologically to those called bronchogenic, gastric or ...

While many ovarian cysts don’t cause symptoms, people with larger cysts may experience symptoms like abdominal pain or pain in the lower back. Share on Pinterest RealPeopleGroup/Getty Image Ovarian ...

Cysts are small, capsule-shaped bumps filled with fluid. They usually aren’t harmful or a cause for concern. Cysts usually don’t appear on the penis, but it is possible. In many cases, penile cysts ...