To check the lymph nodes, you have an ultrasound. Ultrasound scans use high frequency sound waves to create a picture of a part of the body. If doctors find any abnormal areas, they can use the ...

Hard lumps are often nothing more than a cyst or swollen lymph node. People should seek medical attention for a lump under the skin if: they notice any changes in the size or appearance of the ...

However, he continued to treat the skin necrosis as just a sebaceous cyst, so another hospital performed skin surgery as an emergency." He then admitted that he had done something wrong ...

To determine whether a growth is a tumor or a cyst, a doctor may use ultrasound or take a biopsy, if possible. In this article, learn about the differences between cysts and tumors. We explore the ...

Ovarian cancer cells can spread through your body in these ways: Those in your pelvis Para-aortic lymph nodes, found in your abdominal area Mediastinal lymph nodes, in the area between your lungs ...

In rare cases, surgery may be needed to remove a tumor or treat an infection. A lump behind the ear can be caused by many things, including a swollen lymph node, sebaceous cysts, skin tags, lipomas, ...

The following is a summary of “Natural Progression of Pineal Cysts in Relation to Headache: A Prospective Observational Study,” published in the March 2025 issue of European Journal of Neurology by ...

A lump on the side of the neck could be a swollen lymph node caused by a bacterial or viral infection or a benign (non-cancerous) growth like a cyst, lipoma, or goiter. Swollen, infected salivary ...