Both aspiration and cyst removal can be performed in an urgent care center. The treatment of the cyst depends on certain factors, including the type and location of the cyst, and also whether the cyst is infected.

Should you go to the ER for a cyst?

Occasionally, cysts can rupture, or break open, causing heavy bleeding or severe pain. If you have any of the following symptoms of a ruptured cyst, head to the ER right away: Pain with vomiting and fever. Severe abdominal pain that comes on suddenly.

Can a hospital drain a cyst?

How can a physician treat my cyst or abscess? In a fine needle aspiration procedure, a thin needle is inserted into the cyst, after the area has been numbed. Your medical provider will drain the cyst's fluids through the needle. Patients typically experience no discomfort to minimal discomfort during the procedure.