The ultrasound examination showed some mild abnormalities of the nerve at the knee, but more importantly, identified a cyst in the back of her knee adjacent to the nerve. “When we were reviewing the ...

A lump behind the ear can be caused by many things, including a swollen lymph node, sebaceous cysts, skin tags, lipomas, abscesses, or infections like mastoiditis. It may also be caused by benign ...

The ear canal is also called the external acoustic meatus, outer ear, or auditory canal. It is the part of the ear that starts at the eardrum (between the outer and middle ear) and continues to the ...

To determine whether a growth is a tumor or a cyst, a doctor may use ultrasound or take a biopsy, if possible. In this article, learn about the differences between cysts and tumors. We explore the ...

The following is a summary of “Natural Progression of Pineal Cysts in Relation to Headache: A Prospective Observational Study,” published in the March 2025 issue of European Journal of Neurology by ...

(28−30) The primary objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a novel dual-network hydrogel system composed of LT-GelMA and F127DA in promoting the regeneration of ear cartilage ...

Sahana is a science journalist and an intern at The Scientist, with a background in neuroscience and microbiology. She has previously written for Live Science, Massive Science, and eLife. View Full ...

Use this guideline to guide referrals. If still uncertain about whether a referral is needed, consider contacting a specialist (see the recommendations on the diagnostic process). Consider a review ...