Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

A large cyst or mass in the neck, especially one measuring 5 to 6 centimeters, should be evaluated by a doctor to rule out serious conditions. Experts say neck masses could be related to benign cysts, ...