Patient's question:
Prostatitis abscessDoctor's answer:
Hello, the difference between a cyst and an abscess lies in the fact that the former is formed by epithelial tissue, and the cyst fluid is produced by epithelial tissue, being sterile, while the latter is formed by pus encapsulating, and is considered dirty. Because cysts contain epithelial tissue, cyst surgery requires complete excision, as leaving behind epithelial tissue can easily lead to recurrence; whereas abscesses can be treated by aspiration and drainage, and need to be combined with antimicrobial therapy.