What is the difference between cyst or mass

Question 1

What is the difference between a kidney lesion and kidney mass? where exactly does a cyst fall into these 2 categories? 6mm low density lesion here identified by ct scan with contrast and am freaking out. dont want to die from this?

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A kidney lesion can be a simple cyst, complex cyst or a mass. Your lesion is characterized as low density 6 mm lesion by CT with contrast so it is lik... Read More

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Question 2

Can ultrasound tell the difference between tumors and other things? could an ultrasound mistake a tumor for a cyst, fibroid or other mass?

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Ultrasound : Ultrasound is excellent at characterizing and correctly identifying cysts (a cyst is a fluid filled structure). Most cysts appear obviously benign on ... Read More

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Yes and Yes: Ultrasound is just one of many imaging modalities. It can be very accurate at distunguishing abnormalities but it often depends on what you are imagi... Read More

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Question 3

Ct chest found mass behind my nipple they said could possibly be a cyst but needs urgent work up.if they think cyst why do i need urgent work up. does this flag cancer suspicion. im 32 cant they tell difference between cyst & cancer mass on ct?

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Any "mass" found "behind" the areola needs a tissue diagnosis at age "32", especially if close female relatives have breast cancer histories. A "mas... Read More

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Question 4

Ct found ovarian cystic mass, does that mean a cyst. can a ct scan tell the difference between a cyst and tumor? worried about ovarian cancer.

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Not necessarily: Ultrasound would be a more accurate test to evaluate the contents of an ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts are common findings. You should see your gynecol... Read More

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Question 5

I have a large cyst like mass between my breats,large and painful...it goes away and seems to keep coming back several times this year?

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Fibroadenoma: Could be a fibroadenoma. you still need to see a doctor and get a mammogram and or an USS to confirm it. The key is to Rule out anything like a breast... Read More

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Question 6

How do i know if a supraclavicular mass is cancerous or fatty tumor or cyst or tb?

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Evaluation: you need chest X ray CT or MRI scan lab work a physical exam and other lab test please do not delay be seen soon

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Question 7

If a cyst or mass or tumor is soft and not hard nd small nd not big does that make it a chance that it might not be malignant?

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Generalities: You cannot tell by these characteristics. All malignant tumors start small. Some benign lesions calcify and turn as hard as stone. When concerned, do ... Read More

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Question 8

Mammogram showed abnormality. was told due to density unsure if cyst or mass. repeat testing in 6 months. is this normal protocol?

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A step is missing: I think. If a mammogram reveals a density, it is important to determine where it is solid or cystic. A solid mass is more suspicious for cancer. That ... Read More

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Question 9

Bloated and worried about ovarian mass or cyst?

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Could be: A pelvic ultrasound can rule that out so see your gyn, could also be from bowels or other organs.

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Question 10

I am bleeding from my naval and it's infected with a small cyst like mass protruding from it ?

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Urachal cyst?: It sounds like you have a urachal cyst (pronounced you-RAY-kal), a minor congenital anomaly from your umbilical cord. The cyst probably has become inf... Read More

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What is the difference between cyst or mass

What is the difference between a kidney lesion and kidney mass? where exactly does a cyst fall into these 2 categories? 6mm low density lesion here identified by ct scan with contrast and am freaking out. dont want to die from this?

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Can ultrasound tell the difference between tumors and other things? could an ultrasound mistake a tumor for a cyst, fibroid or other mass?

Ct chest found mass behind my nipple they said could possibly be a cyst but needs urgent work up.if they think cyst why do i need urgent work up. does this flag cancer suspicion. im 32 cant they tell difference between cyst & cancer mass on ct?

Ct found ovarian cystic mass, does that mean a cyst. can a ct scan tell the difference between a cyst and tumor? worried about ovarian cancer.

I have a large cyst like mass between my breats,large and painful...it goes away and seems to keep coming back several times this year?

How do i know if a supraclavicular mass is cancerous or fatty tumor or cyst or tb?

If a cyst or mass or tumor is soft and not hard nd small nd not big does that make it a chance that it might not be malignant?

Mammogram showed abnormality. was told due to density unsure if cyst or mass. repeat testing in 6 months. is this normal protocol?

Bloated and worried about ovarian mass or cyst?

I am bleeding from my naval and it's infected with a small cyst like mass protruding from it ?

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