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What Is Cyst?
hi doctor, what is cyst?
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A cyst is generally formed on the surface of an organ or in the empty spaces between muscle and skin tissues. Generally speaking, most cysts are harmless (benign) and self-contained, filled with air, infected fluids or semi-solid substances
A cyst is generally formed on the surface of an organ or in the empty spaces between muscle and skin tissues. Generally speaking, most cysts are harmless (benign) and self-contained, filled with air, infected fluids or semi-solid substances
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cyst is abnormal collection of fluid in asac like structure lined by endothelium
it can occur in any part of body and may be due to various reasons
cyst is abnormal collection of fluid in asac like structure lined by endothelium
it can occur in any part of body and may be due to various reasons
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