2007-08-28 15:59:56 · 6 answers · asked by Emmanuel M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Tumors and cysts are abnormal growths that have the potential to interfere with normal function of the body.
A cyst is an air- or fluid-filled sac. It can form in any part of the body, including in bones, organs and soft tissues. The vast majority of cysts are noncancerous (benign). But it is important to note that nearly all cancers can produce cysts.
The term "tumor" refers to a swelling in the body. To many, the term is synonymous with cancer. But any type of swelling — even a large bruise (hematoma) — is technically a tumor. Tumors can be cancerous or noncancerous.
The only way to be absolutely sure if a cyst or tumor is cancerous is to remove some of the affected tissue (biopsy) for examination under a microscope.
2007-08-28 16:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar_high © 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tumors are usually solid masses, whereas cysts are fluid filled. But doesn't always have to be the case! Just general info.
2007-08-28 23:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tumor is usually a solid chunk and a cyst is fluid filled.
2007-08-28 23:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by mrslititia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cysts are basically formed when a gland of some type gets blocked and whatever it normally produces builds up forming a swelling - in it's basic form a pimple could be regarded as a cyst.
A tumour is when the cells in a particular area start multiplying abnormally, usually without dying off. This can be eithe malignant (cancer) or benign (non-cancer)
2007-08-28 23:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A tumor is a collection of abnormal cells, either cancer or benign. A cyst is fluid filled and rarely cancer.
2007-08-28 23:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by PSL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cyst is fluid filled. and a tumor is cells.
2007-08-28 23:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by bodmodangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋