Imaging, Ultrasound & Procedures

Simple cyst

What does Simple cyst mean?

A cyst with typical benign imaging features such as clear fluid and a thin smooth wall.

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This is a plain-language Healthway explanation, not an individual diagnosis. The meaning of a term can change with the clinical context in which it appears.