Difference Between Tumor And Cyst

Difference Between Tumor And Cyst

The main dissimilarities or difference between tumor and cyst can be highlighted as follows:

1. Introduction

Tumor: It is a solid or fluid filled mass of abnormally grown cells or tissues in a certain part of our body.

Cyst: A sack like structure lump filled with air, liquid or semi solid substances under the skin on any part of our body.

2. Life Threatening

Tumor: Malignant tumors are life threatening

Cyst: Generally, cysts are not life threatening

3. Cancerous Or Not

Tumor: Some tumors (malignant tumors) may cause cancer

Cyst: Generally, cysts do not cause cancer

4. Feel

Tumor: Tumors feel harder because of solid mass

Cyst: Cysts feel softer than tumors because of liquid and air

5. Causes

Tumor: Exact causes are not known but some tumors are genetic

Cyst: Injury, infection, chronic inflammatory etc. are some causes of cyst

6. Warning Signs

Tumor: Fever, headache, weight loss, sweating etc. are some symptoms of tumors.

Cyst: Feeling of abnormal lump under the skin. It may be painful or not.

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7. Detection

Tumor: Tumors can be detected by MRI scanning and microscopic tests

Cyst: Cysts can be detected by X-ray or MRI scanning

8. Treatment

Tumor: Tumor can be removed by surgery

Cyst: Cysts can be treated by draining fluid with the help of needle or by surgical remove.

Tumor Vs Cyst (Comparison Chart)

Basis	Tumor	Cyst
Introduction	Abnormally grown cells in a specific part of the body	Sack like structure filled with liquid or semi liquid substance on the part of body
Life Threatening	Yes	No
Cancerous	Some are cancerous	No
Feel	Harder	Softer
Causes	Unknown	Injury, infection etc.
Warning Signs	Fever, headache, sweating etc.	Feeling of abnormal lump
Detection	MRI Scanning or microscopic test	MRI scanning or X-ray
Treatment	Surgery	Draining fluid or surgery

I hope this post is helpful to understand the difference between tumor and cyst and to make comparison between them.

Main Differences