Nabothian Cyst
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A nabothian cyst is a mucus-filled lump on the surface of the cervix.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cervix is lined with glands and cells that release mucus. The glands can become covered by a type of skin cells called squamous epithelium. When this happens, the secretions build up in the plugged glands. They form a smooth, rounded bump on the
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