zystischer

Zystischer is a German adjective meaning cystic, i.e., relating to cysts or characterized by cysts. It is used across medical disciplines to describe tissue, lesions, or processes that display cyst-like features or consist largely of cysts. The term is formed from the noun Zyste (cyst) with the adjectival suffix -isch and inflected forms such as zystischer, zystische, zystisches.

In medical contexts, zystisch describes a range of appearances. Examples include zystische Läsionen (cystic lesions), zystischer Tumor (a tumor with cystic components), and zystische Veränderungen (cystic changes) in organs such as the liver, ovaries, or kidneys. Radiologists frequently report zystische Strukturen on MRI or CT when a lesion shows fluid-filled cavities with characteristic signal or density.

Notes: The term is used to distinguish cystic from solid, non-cystic findings. While zystisch emphasizes cystic components, this designation does not determine whether a lesion is benign or malignant; further evaluation often follows.

See also:

- Zyste

- Zysten

- Zystische Erkrankungen

- Zystischer Tumor