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