A Baker’s cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid filled swelling that develops on the back of a person’s knee. Occasionally, Baker’s cysts may rupture, potentially leading to pain and swelling. Baker’s ...

Most women will develop an ovarian cyst at some point in their life. In most cases, these cysts are not dangerous for women under 55, but that doesn’t mean that ovarian cysts cannot be a major threat ...

Ovarian cysts are small sacs full of fluid that form on your ovaries. You have two ovaries, each about 3-4 centimeters (cm) in size. An egg develops each month in your ovaries and passes through the ...

There's truly no shortage of things to learn about, then worry about, then relax about, when it comes to pregnancy. Somewhere on that endless list? Ovarian cysts. Most of the time, these common ...

What causes an inclusion cyst to come to a head and rupture, and what effect does this have?—JUDIE HARTLEY, CRNP, BSN, Warren, Ohio An epidermal inclusion cyst or epidermoid cyst is lined with ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young Ruptured ovarian cysts often cause mild or no symptoms.You can typically treat a cyst that ruptures with pain medication.Severe cases of ruptured ovarian cysts can be ...