What is Tornwaldt cyst?

Tornwaldt cyst is an abnormal growth that may occur in the back of the the mouth/nose area. It may be benign causing no issues or depending on the size and location, it may cause symptoms such as intermittent obstruction, post nasal drip, pain, recurrent infections, etc.

How do members experience Tornwaldt cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Tornwaldt cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Tornwaldt cyst*

Who has Tornwaldt cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 5
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 12