What Causes Cysts On Kidneys
Health Encyclopedia: Cysts
A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.
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Cysts may form within any tissue in the body. Cysts within the lung generally are air-filled, while cysts involving the
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