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Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are smooth bone growth, usually near joints. They develop over time in patients with arthritis or joint injuries. The feet, hands, knees, and spine often develop osteophytes. A healthy lifestyle can delay symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.

Breast cysts are benign (not cancerous). These are one of the most common causes of breast lumps and can occur in one or both breasts. Regular changes in hormone levels are thought to develop naturally as the breast changes with age. It is common to have more than one cyst.

Brain tumors are abnormal cell masses or growths in the brain. There are many different types of brain tumors. Some brain tumors are non-cancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant). Brain tumors can start in the brain (primary brain tumors), or cancer can begin in other parts of the body and spread to the brain as secondary (metastatic) brain tumors.

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually affects both eyes along the edges of eyelids.

Blastocystis is a microscopic parasite that can live in the gastrointestinal tract. Researchers do not fully understand the role of the blastocyst in causing disease. Some people who experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, or other gastrointestinal problems have blastocysts in their stool.

Body lice are tiny insects that live on the clothes and bedding of people infected with body lice. Body lice are very similar to head lice but are less common.

Osteosarcoma can occur in any bone in the body but most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones of the arms and legs. Osteosarcoma is rare and accounts for less than 1 percent of all cancers. Noncancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous bone tumors.