A cyst is a sac or cavity that may be filled with pus, semi-solid material, or air. It doesn’t usually cause pain until it gets large. An abscess is a painful, red infection that’s filled with pus. A ...

Tonsil cysts typically don’t cause any noticeable symptoms. If you suspect you have one, it may be something else, like a tonsil stone or an abscess. Share on Pinterest Tonsil cysts have long been ...

BARBARA J. SIMMONS, M.D. Bartholin's duct cysts and gland abscesses are common problems in women of reproductive age. Bartholin's glands are located bilaterally at the posterior introitus and drain ...

From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and when ...

When bacteria spreads to a cyst in one of the Bartholin’s glands, it can cause a buildup of pus and lead to an abscess. In most cases, drainage is necessary. The Bartholin’s glands are two small, ...

A tonsil cyst is a lump on one or both of the tonsils that may feel like a pimple. A doctor should check to rule out other conditions that can cause growths in the area. The tonsils are two masses of ...