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Also known as a pilonidal cyst, the condition forms when a sac of tissue fills with air or fluid in the crease of your buttocks. Pilonidal cyst, doctors say, is mostly caused by a skin infection.

The Bartholin glands sit on either side of the vagina and make lubricating fluid. When these glands get blocked, fluid can back up in them and form a Bartholin cyst. Bartholin cysts are often small ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways A pilonidal cyst is a painful lump located at the base of the spine at the top of the buttocks.Symptoms can include a painful lump, discharge, and ...