What is the difference between a cyst and a tumor?
Last reviewed Tue 22 May 2018
By Rachel Nall, RN, BSN, CCRN
Reviewed by Suzanne Falck, MD, FACP
Tumors and cysts are two types of growth. They can be similar in appearance but have different causes. To determine whether a person has a tumor or a cyst, a doctor may use imaging techniques or take a biopsy.
In this article, learn about the differences between cysts and tumors. We explore the most common types and describe the conditions that cause them.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321881.php
