What are fibroids and how do they differ from cysts?

Fibroids are muscular and fibrous tissue that develop in and around the uterus.

Cysts are sacs containing fluid that can grow anywhere in the body like – skin, ovaries, pancreas, liver, etc.

Fibroid development is confined to the uterus region and does not grow in other body parts/organs.

Structure-wise, fibroids are solid masses but cysts are like fluid capsules having thin membranous walls.