Both my sister and I have had benign cysts on various places on our
bodies. I don't appear to be directly descended from AT's Granny Caty
according to my DNA test so the cysts may be more widely found within
the Campbell population.
Jim Campbell
Descended from John D. Campbell (1812-1890) of Catawba County, NC
On 6/8/2013 1:09 PM, Leta Christiansen wrote:
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On Apr 26, 2013, at 11:07 AM, Atpowelljr(a)aol.com wrote:
>
> PLEASE NOTE: IT HAS just been learned that two Descendants of GRANNY
> CATTY, Have these CYSTS, A Male & Female, 8th & 9th Generations. Gives
more
> reasons, to wonder, as to why ,I am not suppose to ask questions about
> GRANNY CATTY <UNK> QUESTION?, Are these CYSTS coincidences, or HEREDITARY
????
> JUST ASKING & SEEKING AN ANSWER. CUZ AT
>
>
> Cyst on Back
> Cyst on back of neck, head, including upper back are sebaceous cysts that
> occur beneath the surface of skin. Baker cyst occur as cyst on back of knee
> and are often accompanied by pain and tenderness. Read on to know about
> more types of cysts on back and their symptoms, causes and treatments.
>
>
>
>
>
> A cyst is an abnormal growth of the tissue that can be present on any body
> part. It is seen in people of all age groups. A cyst is filled with gas,
> fluid or semisolid substance and there are 100 different types of cysts that
> vary in color, size, location on the body and their causes and symptoms.
> Though most of the cysts are visible only through a microscope, many types
> of cyst on back grow visibly large to form an embarrassing lump.
>
> Symptoms
> Apart from painless lumps beneath the skin, these are the several signs of
> cyst on back:
> * Redness and tenderness
> * Increased temperature over the lump
> * Pain due to infection
> * Difficulty in bending the knee
> * Foul-smelling, whitish-yellow material during drainage
> Causes
> Due to the different types of cyst on back that vary in size, shape,
> color, location and origin, it is difficult to find the exact cause of its
> appearance on the body. Hence these are the common causes of appearance of
> sebaceous cyst on back of ear, knee, head, scalp, etc.:
> * Tumors
> * Infection
> * Genetic (inherited) conditions
> * Swelling of the hair follicles
> * Localized swelling of the affected area
> * Fluid build-up due to blocked ducts
> * Trauma or injury that affects the blood vessel
> * Malfunction of certain glands
> * Chronic inflammatory conditions
> Types of Cysts and their Treatments
> There are many types of cysts like ovarian cyst, baker cyst, ganglion
> cyst, sebaceous cyst, epidermal cyst, pancreatic cyst, pineal cyst, etc. and
> most are found in the internal organs. But the cyst that appear on external
> part of the body beneath the skin surface are of the following types:
>
> Sebaceous Cysts
> Sebaceous Cyst are lumps that appear under the skin and contain material
> inside known as sebum. Also known as trichilemmal cyst and epidermal cyst,
> this type of cyst is benign and usually painless unless in case of an
> infection. Epidermoid and pilar cysts are two common types of cysts occurring
> beneath the skin surface. Epidermoid cysts are found as lumps on the uppermost
> layer of the skin known as epidermis, whereas the pilar cysts are found at
> the hair follicles. Though the exact cause varies from person to person,
> the cysts on the scalp and behind the ears, are said to be a result of over
> production of oils by glands. When the gland is unable to meet the demand
> in releasing these oils, it results in cyst formation. Sebaceous cyst appear
> on the body as:
> * Neck
> * Head
> * Ear
> * Upper Back
> Sebaceous Cyst Treatments
> Since these cysts occur beneath the skin, there are several treatment
> options available today to remove sebaceous cyst on back. Some even disappear
> without medication, while some can be treated with antibiotics. Sebaceous
> cyst removal is done through drainage, incision, but total or partial
> excision are sometimes required due to the size and in case of recurrent cysts.
> The latest form of back cyst removal is through laser, which does not require
> any surgery, but are not always advisable for cysts on head.
>
> Baker Cysts
> Baker cysts are named after the British surgeon William Morrant Baker.
> Also known as popliteal cyst, it occurs on the back of the knee and are
> identified by swelling due to the accumulation of fluid. Though it is painless
> when one is in a seated position, it is extremely painful in seated or in
> walking position. The most common causes of baker cyst behind the knee, are
> arthritis and tear in cartilage. The bulge becomes easily noticeable on
> standing, and trauma could lead to the rupture of these cysts that further leads
> to the swelling of the whole leg.
>
> Baker Cyst Treatments
> The treatment for cysts on knee back involves either physical therapy like
> icing, cold compress, or drainage and medication for cyst removal. A
> needle aspiration would generally be performed to remove the fluid from the cyst
> followed by antibiotics and steroid injections to ease the pain.
>
> Pilonidal Cysts
> Pilonidal cysts occur at the cleft of buttocks and is also referred to as
> pilonidal abscess or cyst on lower back. These cysts contain the debris of
> skin and hair and common among men than the women. In rare situations, the
> cyst reaches the spinal cord leading to severe pain in the lower back. The
> best home care for this type of cyst and to prevent infection and abscess
> is to keep the area dry and clean and by regular hair removal.
>
> Pilonidal Cyst Treatments
> An incision or a drainage is required in case of an abscess which is a
> short procedure that can be carried out in any outpatient facility by a
> physician. The drainage involves removing the hair and debris from the cyst.
> Antibiotics are prescribed by the physician for the rapid healing of the wound
> and to prevent infection. But if the cyst is recurrent, then it requires
> more invasive surgery depending on its severity.
>
> Most of the cyst on back are painless, so people often tend to ignore the
> lump if it is small in size. It is always advisable to check with an
> experienced practitioner in case of any new and abnormal growth that you notice
> on your body. Though most back cysts are not cancerous, the doctor should
> examine for any possible signs of cancer or any other underlying cause.
>
> By _Tarali Kafaie_ (
http://www.buzzle.com/authors.asp?author=64055)
> Published: 11/17/2010
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