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Benign or malignant? Common body surface lumps, teach you how to distinguish!
The appearance of a lump on the body is believed to be a problem that many people will encounter. Some lumps may just be cysts under **, or benign tumors such as lipomas, but they may also be malignant tumors. So, how can you tell if these common body surface masses are benign or malignant?
First, let's understand the difference between benign tumors and malignant tumors. Benign tumors usually grow slowly, have an intact capsule, do not invade surrounding tissues and organs, and do not metastasize distally. Malignant tumors, on the other hand, grow rapidly, have no envelope, easily invade surrounding tissues and organs, and can metastasize to other parts of the body through the blood and lymphatic system.
Next, let's analyze some common body surface lumps.
1.Lipoma: A lipoma is a common benign tumor that is mainly made up of fat cells. It usually occurs in the subcutaneous tissue, has a round or oval appearance, is soft, elastic, and has well-defined borders, and usually does not cause pain. Lipomas can be surgically removed or they can resolve on their own.
2.Cyst: A cyst is a common benign mass that consists of the cyst wall and cyst fluid. The appearance of a cyst is usually round or oval, soft in texture, fluctuating, and well-defined. Cysts can occur in ** and subcutaneous tissues, such as sebaceous cysts, powder tumors, etc. Cysts are usually surgically removed, but symptoms can also be relieved by aspirating the cyst fluid.
3.Fibroids: Fibroids are benign tumors made up of fibrous tissue, usually in the subcutaneous tissue. Fibroids have a hard appearance, a hard texture, well-defined borders, and usually do not cause pain. Fibroids can be removed surgically.
4.Malignant tumors: Malignant tumors include squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, breast cancer, melanoma, etc. Malignant tumors are usually irregular in appearance, hard in texture, with blurred borders, and may be accompanied by symptoms such as pain and bleeding. Malignant tumors usually require surgical resection, and chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc., are combined according to the condition.
In addition to the above common body surface tumors, there are some other types of tumors, such as hemangiomas, lymphangiomas, etc. The characteristics and methods of these masses also differ and need to be diagnosed on a case-by-case basis.
In TCM theory, tumors are considered to be due to poor flow of qi and blood in the body, resulting in qi stagnation and blood stasis, and the formation of lumps over time. The methods of TCM ** tumor mainly include Chinese medicine**, acupuncture, cupping, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine** usually uses drugs that promote blood circulation and dispel blood stasis, soften and dissolve knots, such as peach kernel, safflower, triangular and curcuma, etc. These drugs can promote the absorption and dissipation of lumps by improving the flow of qi and blood.
In addition, there are some ancient prescriptions for ** tumors in traditional Chinese medicine, such as Qianjinsan, Huayansan, etc. Qianjinsan is mainly composed of gold, wolf venom, sulfur, etc., which has the effect of reducing swelling and dissipating knots, detoxifying and removing stasis. Huayansan is mainly composed of sea clam shells, seaweed, kelp, etc., which has the effect of softening and dispersing knots, eliminating phlegm and removing stasis.
In conclusion, distinguishing whether a body surface mass is benign or malignant requires a comprehensive judgment based on factors such as appearance, texture, borders, and symptoms. If you encounter an uncertain lump, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time for a professional diagnosis and**. At the same time, maintaining good living habits, regular physical examinations, early detection and early detection are important measures to prevent tumors.
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