The pathologist should first understand cystic odontogenic lesions from the perspective of the oral surgeon and dentist. As an example, an impacted third molar is seen on the radiograph in Figure 1.

Increased numbers of small, asymptomatic pancreatic cysts are being detected; however, the optimal management of these lesions is not clear. This retrospective, single-center study included patients ...

Dentigerous cysts are also referred to as follicular cysts of the jaw (FCJ) and they are the commonest of all non-inflammatory jaw cysts. These are benign and slow-growing cysts that are believed to ...

Around one in 10 women will develop ovarian cysts at some point during their lives, and while the prospect of a cyst growing on your ovaries could set off alarm bells, they aren’t something you need ...

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 ...

A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp. Pilar cysts can be irritating but ...

Paraovarian cysts grow near your ovaries. These are sometimes mistaken for ovarian cysts, but they often don’t cause symptoms. A paraovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac found next to or attached to the ...

A pilonidal cyst is a sac filled with hair and skin debris that forms at the bottom of your tailbone. The recovery time after surgery depends on the procedure type and if you need stitches. In some ...

Cysts and boils, while similar, differ in cause and appearance. A boil is red or discolored, swollen, and contains pus, like a pimple. A cyst is under the skin and is usually painless but can resemble ...