Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In fact, “the process of ovulation—maturing an egg and releasing ...

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Arachnoid cysts are benign cerebrospinal fluid‐filled sacs that typically reside within the arachnoid membrane. Although most of these cysts remain asymptomatic, complications can arise when ...

If you have an ovarian cyst and suddenly feel a sharp or intense pain in your lower belly, you might wonder if the cyst has ruptured (broken open). A ruptured ovarian cyst can cause a range of ...