Cysts and tumours are abnormal growths in the body, but they differ in structure and origin. A cyst is a sac-like pocket filled with fluid, air, or semi-solid material, while a tumour is a solid mass of tissue that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). These growths can occur in any part of the body and may or may not cause symptoms. While many cysts are harmless, some may become infected or grow large enough to press on organs. Tumours require medical evaluation to determine if they are cancerous.
Who Needs Treatment?
Patients who experience:
- A noticeable lump or swelling in any part of the body.
- Pain, tenderness, or discomfort around a lump.
- Discharge or bleeding from the lump.
- Changes in skin over the lump (redness, warmth, ulceration).
- Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or fever.
Types of Conditions Treated
- Sebaceous Cysts: Non-cancerous skin cysts filled with keratin<./li>
- Ovarian Cysts: Fluid-filled sacs on the ovaries, common in women of reproductive age.
- Baker’s Cysts: Behind-the-knee swelling due to fluid build-up in the knee joint.
- Pilonidal Cysts: Occur near the tailbone and may get infected.
- Breast Cysts: Benign fluid-filled lumps in the breast.
