Question 1

what is the difference between a legion and a tumor?

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Not much,,,: There is not much difference between a lesion and a tumor.  That is a reason wh7y these terms are often used interchangeably.  A difference, if there is one, is that a lesion is something that can be a tumor, a pocket of infection like an abscess, or a skin abnormality like a papule.  A tumor is a swelling or mass and is used to describe a benign or malignant neoplasm or growth.

Question 2

how can you tell the difference between a knot and a tumor on the back?

Accepted Answer

Both same: Both terms are inconclusive and refer to a palpable lesion not ulcerating but present in back region.  The most common small knot or tumor is lipoma which is benign.  If multiple and unchanging then watching for growth is acceptable.  If firm and showing signs of enlarging then bx indicated since non specific lesions histologically can only be determined by microscopic exam for dx and margins.

Question 3

how can the difference between a "hyperintensity" and a tumor be made? what is the difference? how can you tell if a hyperintensityis a tumor or not?

Accepted Answer

No clue: Not sure what you mean. Is this from a radiology report?  I suggest you discuss it with the doc who ordered it so he/she can put it in context.

Question 4

what is the difference between a tumor and a cyst?

Accepted Answer

Cyst vs tumor: Cyst is a sac that may be filled with air, fluid or other material, enclosed by a capsule. A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue which could be malignant or benign.

Question 5

is there a difference between cancer and tumor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While cancers are characterized by tumors, not all tumors are cancerous. Tumor derives from the latin for a 'mass' (a 'lump' - not all of which can be felt of course). Tumors are a result of an abnormal growth of cells and can be benign, or essentially only grow in one place and cannot spread. Cancer is when a tumor becomes malignant, or is able to spread and invade other tissues.

Question 6

what`s the difference between cancer and tumor?

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Tumor vs cancer: A tumor is an excessive growth of tissue. It can be benign (not dangerous) or malignant (dangerous because it can spread). Cancer is caused by malignant tumors.

Question 7

what's the difference between cancer, neoplasia and tumor?

Accepted Answer

See below: Cancer is a lay term for malignant tumors
neoplasia is any new growth, benign or malignant.
Tumor means a swelling, from any cause, including benign and malignant tumors. Generally this term is the same as neoplasia.

Question 8

what is the difference between osteochondroma and osteosarcoma tumors?

Accepted Answer

Benign vs cancer: Osteochondromas are the most common form of non-cancerous bone tumors, usually look like they are growing on the bone surface, and do not spread beyond the affected bone. Osteogenic sarcomas are aggressive cancerous bone tumors that typically cause destruction of the involved bone as well as producing new bone in a haphazard fashion.

Question 9

i want to know what is the difference between a tumor and cancer?

Accepted Answer

See below: Tumor is a general term for a growth that is not supposed to be there. They can be benign ( non-cancerous) and cancerous. Cancerous growths have potential to grow fast and spread to different parts of the body with devastating  consequences.

Question 10

what is the difference between non-malignant and malignant tumors?

Accepted Answer

Non cancer & cancer: Benign tumors are not cancerous. They grow slowly and don't invade neighboring tissue. They do not spread to other parts of the body, and they can often be removed through surgery.

•malignant tumors (also called carcinomas, sarcomas, or lymphomas, depending on the tissue where they originate) are cancers that invade surrounding tissue. A malignant tumor, if untreated, will eventually spread.

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