Can cyst in jaw cause cancer?

Not usually: Not usually, but a swollen lymph node could be a sign of cancer. If it really is a simple cyst and was diagnosed by your doctor, it is not likely to be (or ever turn into) a cancer.

No: A cyst in bone is seen as a hollow space filled with fluid . Both tumors and cysts can form in the bones of the maxillofacial region, Benign cysts and tumors of the jaw are most often odontogenic, related to the teeth. The two kinds of benign non-odontogenic cysts are the traumatic cyst and aneurismal cysts. These benign cyst never convert to malignancy.