It's a common gynecological finding: A growth on an ovary, which turns out to be a benign cyst. Is surgical removal necessary? Not always, according to data from a new study of more than 1,900 such ...

Researchers have developed a new MRI tool that can identify cases of ovarian cancer which are difficult to diagnose using standard methods. The tool has produced encouraging results in a clinical ...

An ovarian dermoid cyst is a benign or noncancerous cyst that develops on the ovaries. It is a fluid-filled sac that contains tissues such as teeth, skin, hair, and fat. People may also refer to them ...

Women with ovarian cysts judged to be benign on ultrasound had a low risk for malignancy when managed conservatively, according to 2-year interim results from an analysis of the International Ovarian ...

Cysts and tumors are both types of lumps commonly found in the body. While they can be similar in appearance, you can tell apart with a few key characteristics. Cysts are typically benign and are ...