A cyst, regardless of where it is located, is simply a sac of fluid. Cysts can range in size, occur almost anywhere, and may cause no problem, or lots of problems. Some doctors just prefer removing cysts to be safe. Depending on the location of the cyst, or the pain and discomfort it causes, your doctor may also prescribe painkillers and/or in the case of ovarian cysts, hormonal therapy which includes certain types of birth control pills used to shrink the mass of tissue.
The removal of a cyst is more often than not, very simple. It's more often than not an outpatient procedure, performed under a local anesthetic, and post op recovery is fast.
Complications are few, and rare - post op bleeding or an infection. Biopsies are usually done as a routine screening practice.
For cysts that are already bleeding or perhaps have attached themselves to an internal organ that could be damaged, such as a Fallopian tube or even part of an intestine, surgery would be more complicated. Occasionally the cyst needs to be drained first before surgery is performed in order to reduce the chances of having the cyst burst just prior to or during surgery.
Another common area for cysts to form is the scalp. Because of the oils and hair products that most people have on their hair on a regular basis, it's not at all uncommon for small cysts to erupt. Usually they cause no problem at all unless they are being scraped by brushes or combs or they are rubbed too vigorously during shampooing.
If they do get bothersome it's best to have your doctor drain them. It's a simple needle extraction done in his office with a topical anesthetic such as Novocain. In some situations the fluid may be too thick for a needle extraction and he might need to resort to removing the entire cyst. - 31802
The removal of a cyst is more often than not, very simple. It's more often than not an outpatient procedure, performed under a local anesthetic, and post op recovery is fast.
Complications are few, and rare - post op bleeding or an infection. Biopsies are usually done as a routine screening practice.
For cysts that are already bleeding or perhaps have attached themselves to an internal organ that could be damaged, such as a Fallopian tube or even part of an intestine, surgery would be more complicated. Occasionally the cyst needs to be drained first before surgery is performed in order to reduce the chances of having the cyst burst just prior to or during surgery.
Another common area for cysts to form is the scalp. Because of the oils and hair products that most people have on their hair on a regular basis, it's not at all uncommon for small cysts to erupt. Usually they cause no problem at all unless they are being scraped by brushes or combs or they are rubbed too vigorously during shampooing.
If they do get bothersome it's best to have your doctor drain them. It's a simple needle extraction done in his office with a topical anesthetic such as Novocain. In some situations the fluid may be too thick for a needle extraction and he might need to resort to removing the entire cyst. - 31802
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