Serena Williams undergoes surgery to remove a cyst in her neck

Serena Williams shared an update on her health status a few hours ago. The former American number 1 underwent surgery to remove a benign lump that appeared on her neck back in May. Through her TikTok account, Williams clarified that it was not something significant but it was necessary to remove it to avoid any potential infections. She also confirmed that everything went well. "In May, I found a lump on my neck. I immediately went to the doctor, had an MRI, and was told I had a brachial cyst. They said I didn't need to have it removed if I didn't want to. So I didn't, but it kept growing. I decided to have more tests and a biopsy. Everything still came back negative, but the doctors advised me to have it removed as soon as possible because it was the size of a small grapefruit and could get infected or leak. This is me having it removed. I feel lucky that everything went well and, above all, that I'm healthy," she wrote alongside a video from the hospital.

@serena Back in May I found a lump showing on my neck. I immediately went to the doc got a mri and was told I have a brachial cyst. Have you ever heard of that? They said I don’t need to get it removed if I don’t want. So I did not get it but it kept growing. I decided to get more test and 3 test and one biopsy later everything is still negative but doctors advised I get it removed asap because it was the size of a small grapefruit and it could get infected or worse leak. So this is me removing it. I am feelimg so grateful, and fortunate everything worked out, and most of all I’m healthy. I still made it to American doll with Olympia as promised. And yes all is ok. 🙏🏿🙏🏿 #fyp #foryourpage #serenawilliams #mom ♬ original sound - Serenawilliams

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