Have you ever noticed someone with abnormal cell growth in the body?
Well, this situation is called Neoplasm.
What is Neoplasm?
Our body is made up of millions of cells. These cells go through a life cycle under control conditions. They reproduce and replenish themselves, and once it is too old to operate, they undergo a systematic process of apoptosis where they die or become defective, usually without issue.
But sometimes, the cells don’t die after completing their life cycle and may start dividing rapidly and repeatedly pass along abnormal copies of themselves. Which results in Neoplasm.
The growth of cells can be small, benign (non-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous).
What is the difference between the both?
- The benign tumours usually grow slowly and can’t spread to other tissues.
- Conversely, malignant tumours risk metastasis or spreading to multiple tissues and organs.
However, neoplasms are not dangerous to your health most of the time. But chances are there for a neoplasm to be cancerous. This is why it is always advised to see your healthcare provider if you notice cell outgrowth in the body.
Types of Neoplasms
The excessive growth of tissue is not always related to cancer. The following are the different types of neoplasms that will help you understand things in a better way:
Benign Neoplasms: They may develop during late childhood or in adulthood. Usually grows slowly and doesn’t invade surrounding tissue, which means it is not generally life-threatening.
This overgrowth of cells usually occurs without a known cause. Examples include:
- Skin moles
- Skin tags
- Cysts in sebaceous glands
- Breast cysts
- Raised scar tissue (keloids)
- Uterine fibroids
Malignant Tumours: These tumours are cancerous and grow fast. The sad part is that they don’t know any boundaries, which means they invade the surrounding tissue and can spread throughout the body.
The condition is fatal, and the following are the causes behind it:
- Genetics
- Sun exposure
- Toxic substances ( like tobacco and excessive alcohol)
Precancerous Neoplasms: In this situation, the cells are not cancerous but have the potential to become cancerous. They are usually diagnosed after a (biopsy) microscopic examination of the neoplasm.
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