What does cervical nabothian cyst mean?

Cervical nabothian cysts usually refer to a common benign lesion of the cervical epithelium, which usually occurs at the junction of the squamous epithelium and columnar epithelium of the cervix.

Features and symptoms of a cervical nabothian cyst may include: The cysts are usually small, usually no larger than 5 millimeters in diameter.

Cysts may occur alone or in groups of several.

Cysts are usually painless, but may sometimes cause discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse.

Cysts sometimes rupture on their own, releasing mucus that can cause bleeding on contact.

Cervical nabothian cysts are usually benign and do not require treatment unless they cause symptoms or become large. If the cyst causes discomfort or pain, your doctor may recommend observation or medication. In rare cases, if the cyst is large or causes other problems, it may need to be removed surgically.

It is important to note that cervical cysts are different from cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that is usually associated with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, while cervical cysts are benign and will not become cancerous.