Question 1

my left kidney is lobulated and has a exophytic componet in the upper kidney pole is this normal? i do have back pain.

Accepted Answer

Explanation.: Lobular kidney and even  kidney stones could be the accidental findings on radiological exam and benign condition. Kidney related pain usually radiated to flank, more rare on back. Please check with your doctor.

Question 2

i have a 13 mm exophytic lesion on my left kidney which does not suggest a simple cyst. there appears to be enhancement suggests solid lesion neoplasm?

Accepted Answer

Likely..: unfortunately, any solid kidney lesion is suspect for neoplasm until removed and examined by the pathologist

Question 3

i recently found out i have a lobulated kidney with a exophytic componet ( left kidney) and a mildly enlarged spleen what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Kidney OK but spleen: The kidney is OK but the spleen needs  clarification. Why is it enlarged. Ask your physician.  We need more data.

Question 4

i have well defined exophytic mass in left kidney as per ct scan report. what does that mean? is it cancer of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Renal mass: If the mass is solid the chances are that is malignant. There a few instances that a renal mass can be benign for example an adenoma or angiomyolipoma. A renal u/s sometimes can help in determining if mass is cystic or solid..

Question 5

large partially exophytic heterogeneously enhancing mid pole mass left kidney.ct w/ & w/o contrast.doc said sorry it's cancer & left. now what?

Accepted Answer

See urologist asap: Any mass in the kidney must be evaluated thoroughly by Urologist as soon as possible. If its cancer, it must be evaluted for surgical removal.SEE UROLOGIST ASAP

Question 6

7cm exophytic renal cyst on left lower lobe left kidney= 10.9 cm length. only symptom is occasional back pain. do i need a ct? do i need urologist? ty

Accepted Answer

You need a: Urologist, and they will decide if you need CT.

Question 7

ultrasound showed asymmetric thickening on the anterior aspect of left kidney. should i be worried. no definite focal lesions were identified.

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Need more info on general/specific history which was associated with why you got US of kidneys so to deduce the clinical significance of the asymmetric thickening on the anterior aspect of left kidney, although in reality it could be just a normal variation. If you need further evaluation with repeating US in 6-12 mons or a CT to further delineate what it may be, that should be decided by you &amp; Dr

Question 8

they have been watching my kidneys as i have cysts. my ct urogram results. l have lesion on sacrum. left kidney . enhancing solid lesion since 2017 now suspicious for renal cell carcinoma. less than 5mm parenchymal lesions overlying both kidneys?

Accepted Answer

: This warrants a consult with a Urologist for without knowing other details no opinion can be given. PL see one

Question 9

how is an obstruction in left kidney treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Obstruction of the kidney can be caused by many possibilities such as stones, strictures of the ureter (narrowing of the tube) from prior surgeries or radiation, cancerous causes that block the ureter, or ureteropelvic junction obstruction (born with kink or narrowing) in junction between kidney and the ureter.  The treatment depends on the cause.

Question 10

my rt kidney measures 11.2 the left kidney is 10.4 is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: None of us are completely symmetric!

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My left kidney is lobulated and has a exophytic componet in the upper kidney pole is this normal? i do have back pain.

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I have a 13 mm exophytic lesion on my left kidney which does not suggest a simple cyst. there appears to be enhancement suggests solid lesion neoplasm?

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I recently found out i have a lobulated kidney with a exophytic componet ( left kidney) and a mildly enlarged spleen what could this mean?

A member asked:

I have well defined exophytic mass in left kidney as per ct scan report. what does that mean? is it cancer of the kidney?

A member asked:

Large partially exophytic heterogeneously enhancing mid pole mass left kidney.ct w/ & w/o contrast.doc said sorry it's cancer & left. now what?

A member asked:

7cm exophytic renal cyst on left lower lobe left kidney= 10.9 cm length. only symptom is occasional back pain. do i need a ct? do i need urologist? ty

A member asked:

Ultrasound showed asymmetric thickening on the anterior aspect of left kidney. should i be worried. no definite focal lesions were identified.

A member asked:

They have been watching my kidneys as i have cysts. my ct urogram results. l have lesion on sacrum. left kidney . enhancing solid lesion since 2017 now suspicious for renal cell carcinoma. less than 5mm parenchymal lesions overlying both kidneys?

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How is an obstruction in left kidney treated?

A member asked:

My rt kidney measures 11.2 the left kidney is 10.4 is that normal?

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