Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Do not try to pop or drain a cyst on your own.Surgery is often the best way to remove a cyst completely.Cysts can become inflamed or infected if ...

A prolonged course of antibiotic therapy dramatically reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with renal cyst infections in the context of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a ...

A new study opens new avenues for combating soybean cyst nematodes, the most damaging pest for U.S. soybean crops. Targeting a newly discovered vulnerability in the signals that cyst nematodes use to ...

Potential causes of stabbing pain in the pelvic area include cysts, round ligament pain, infections, endometriosis, and more. The most suitable treatment for sudden, stabbing pelvic pain will depend ...

A photo of a cyst nematode's head viewed through a high-power microscope shows its esophageal glands, which produce effectors it uses to infect host plants. The image was digitally edited to highlight ...