Cyst

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A cyst is an abnormal fluid filled structure which is lined by epithelium. This distinguishes it from a pseudocyst with lacks an epithelial lining and instead has a vascular and fibrotic capsule

Cysts are extremely common and found in many organs. Examples include:

Multiple cysts can also be encountered as part of underlying genetic syndromes such as:

  • -<p>A <strong>cyst</strong> is an abnormal fluid filled structure which is lined by epithelium. This distinguishes it from a <a href="/articles/pseudocyst">pseudocyst</a> with lacks an epithelial lining. </p><p>Cysts are extremely common and found in many organs. Examples include:</p><ul>
  • -<li><a href="/articles/renal-cysts">renal cysts</a></li>
  • +<p>A <strong>cyst</strong> is an abnormal fluid filled structure which is lined by epithelium. This distinguishes it from a <a href="/articles/pseudocyst">pseudocyst</a> with lacks an epithelial lining and instead has a vascular and fibrotic capsule</p><p>Cysts are extremely common and found in many organs. Examples include:</p><ul>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/renal-cyst-1">renal cysts</a></li>
  • -<li><a href="/articles/choroid-plexus-cyst">choroid plexus cysts</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/choroid-plexus-cyst-antenatal-1">choroid plexus cysts</a></li>
  • +</ul><p>Multiple cysts can also be encountered as part of underlying genetic syndromes such as:</p><ul>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/von-hippel-lindau-disease-5">Von Hippel-Lindau</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/autosomal-dominant-polycystic-kidney-disease-1">autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/polycystic-liver-disease">polycystic liver disease</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/cystic-lung-disease-1">cystic lung disease</a></li>

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