TissueDB/Tissues/Cyst
A cyst is a closed sac-like structure containing fluid, semi-solid material, or gas. In medical simulation, cyst phantoms are used for training ultrasound-guided aspiration, incision and drainage, and needle localisation techniques.
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At a Glance
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[edit source]- Medical terms: Cystis
- Common names: Fluid-filled sac, Closed sac
- Forms: Simple cyst, Complex cyst, Dermoid cyst, Epidermal cyst
- Regional names: Quiste (ES), Kyste (FR), Cisto (PT), Zyste (DE)
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Tissues/Cyst". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |