Nabothian Cyst Overview
Learn About Nabothian Cyst
A nabothian cyst is a lump filled with mucus on the surface of the cervix or cervical canal.
The cervix is located at the lower end of the womb (uterus) at the top of the vagina. It is about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) long.
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 cervix. The bump is called a nabothian cyst.
Each nabothian cyst appears as a small, white raised bump. There can be more than one.
No treatment is necessary. Nabothian cysts do not cause any problems.
Tsutomu Miyamoto practices in Matsumoto, Japan. Mr. Miyamoto and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nabothian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
Tanri Shiozawa practices in Matsumoto, Japan. Shiozawa and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nabothian Cyst. Their top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
Hisanori Kobara practices in Matsumoto, Japan. Kobara and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Nabothian Cyst. Their top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Endometrial Cancer, Micrognathia, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
Nabothian cysts do not cause any harm. They are a benign condition.
The presence of many cysts or cysts that are large and blocked can make it hard for the provider to do a Pap test. This is rare.
Most of the time, this condition is found during a routine pelvic exam.
There is no known prevention.
Published Date: July 12, 2023
Published By: John D. Jacobson, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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