What's a nobothian cyst and should I be worried about it?

Question

I'm not sure I spelled it correctly, but I was told that I have this cyst on my cervix...should I be worried? The doctor said it was a normal finding, but I'm still a little nervous about it. Anybody else have this?

Answer 1

A nabothian cyst is a mucus-filled cyst on the surface of the uterine cervix.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The cervical canal is lined by glandular cells that normally secrete mucus. These endocervical glands can become covered by squamous epithelium in a process called metaplasia.

These nests of glandular cells (nabothian glands) on the cervix may become filled with secretions. As secretions accumulate, a smooth, rounded lump may form just under the surface of the cervix and become large enough to be seen or felt upon examination.

Each cyst appears as a small, white, pimple-like elevation. They can occur singly or in groups, and they are not a threat to health. The cysts are more common in women of reproductive age, especially those who have already had children.

They are benign and harmless. Not to worry.