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What Is A Cyst And A Cystic Lesion?
Question: Please provide inputs as to; whether Cyst and Cystic lesion are two different disease or same. Whether cystic lesion is a complication arising out of cyst only or it may occur due to any other cause, as per medical jurisprudence what is the nexus between cyst and cystic lesion. Whether to treat cystic lesion surgery is the option or by medication it can be cured.
Brief Answer:
They are different
Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon
Your querry is whether cyst and cystic lesions are same or different
Cyst is a defined lesion occuring at known sites, and contain a pouch filled with fluid. A cystic lesion is any lesion or growth which can present as cyst( a pouch filled with liquid) or is mainly seen in cystic form.
To the best of my knowledge, There is no such interpretation in medical jurisprudence to differentiate these terms.
Cyst is not
They are different
Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon
Your querry is whether cyst and cystic lesions are same or different
Cyst is a defined lesion occuring at known sites, and contain a pouch filled with fluid. A cystic lesion is any lesion or growth which can present as cyst( a pouch filled with liquid) or is mainly seen in cystic form.
To the best of my knowledge, There is no such interpretation in medical jurisprudence to differentiate these terms.
Cyst is not
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