Patient's question:
Prostate abscessDoctor's answer:
Hello, the difference between a cyst and an abscess lies in the former being formed by epithelial tissue, with the cyst fluid produced by the epithelial tissue being sterile, while the latter is formed by pus encapsulation 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 puncture and drainage, requiring concurrent antimicrobial therapy.