I have a cyst on my neck near my windpipe and my doctor wont remove it,its growing to the size of a marble,any suggestions on how to get rid of it.
2006-09-18 08:32:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I found some info on cyst, but you should be careful, because you don't want any infections. Follow your doc's orders...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000842.htm
2006-09-18 08:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure a Plastic Surgeon will remove the sebaceous cyst. They do not really cost you any more than another type of doctor. If you have insurance it should cover it. Don't try anything else to remove it yourself. You can get an infection and that would leave an ugly scar and you could get very ill.
2006-09-18 08:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By 'your doctor' I assume you mean your GP, I would suggest a referral to either a head and neck surgeon or an ENT surgeon. If necessary they would be able to arrange removal of the cyst.
The reluctance of your GP would be due to the proximity of vital things in your neck, (in addition to the 'windpipe' there are also large, fairly superficial veins in the neck!)
2006-09-18 08:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by meynell35 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should get a scan first to make sure it is not other type of cyst like thyroid cyst. If it is a sebaceous cyst i see no reason why they should not take it out. Sebaceous cyst will not go away by itself and can get infected and if excised completely it should not come back.
2006-09-21 04:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by toietmoi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your doctor refer you to a surgeon? Is it hurting?
See a surgeon if it is hurting/growing. They would remove it in that area only if it is causing symptoms due to the proximity to the caratoid arteries and jugular veins and thyroid and such...
Otherwise, you will get a wait and see approach from everyone.
2006-09-18 08:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie, FNP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id get a second opinion from another doctor they can be removed i wouldnt try to do it your self as this can be really painful good luck
2006-09-20 02:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by vicky s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had several of them. They are not harmful, but they certainly are annoying. Unfortunately, you must have them removed surgically. Luckily, my insurance paid for the procedures. You might want to check with your insurer to see what they will pay.
2006-09-18 08:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how deep it is you might get rid of it with regular hot compresses, otherwise you might need it surgically removed.
2006-09-18 08:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by abyscond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to another doc...try to see a cosmetic surgeon (believe it or not)...or an ENT ear nose & throat specialist.
2006-09-18 08:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋