Choledochal cysts (CCs) are rare congenital anomalies characterized by cystic dilatations of the bile ducts, which can lead to various complications if not diagnosed and treated appropriately.

People love the taste of sugar beets' primary byproduct: white sugar. Soilborne cyst nematodes—parasitic, microscopic ...

An anomalous arrangement of the pancreatobiliary ductal system is usually observed in patients with a congenital choledochal cyst and is represented by a long common channel distal to the ...

The genetic disorder cystic fibrosis is unique because it can cause both breathing and digestive problems. Some 40,000 people in the U.S. currently have it, "though this is likely an ...

Ruptured ovarian cysts happen when these fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries break. The ovarian cyst wall opens up, which exposes the fluid in the cyst to your abdominal cavity. Physical activity or ...

Clinicians discuss the rapidly evolving therapies, technology, and surgical approaches for early-stage NSCLC and take a fresh look at the future of care. Teamwork: A Multidisciplinary Approach to ...

A pilonidal sinus is a small, abnormal opening inside your butt cheeks. When the sinus becomes infected, it will form a painful cyst that is typically filled with pus, hair, and dead skin.

Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease. 12 min read What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic ...

Although, when that pain is out of the ordinary, it may be a sign of a ruptured ovarian cyst. Most ovarian cysts are benign and will resolve without surgical intervention. When an ovarian cyst ...

Fibroid degeneration occurs when a uterine fibroid outgrows its limited blood supply and begins to die. Fibroids are benign uterine growths made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous tissue. Some people ...

The Multidisciplinary Pancreatic Cyst Clinic at The Johns Hopkins Hospital is located in The Levi Watkins, Jr, MD, Outpatient Center on the 8 th floor. The clinic offers comprehensive evaluation by ...