Question 1

what is small renal cyst, bilateral?

Accepted Answer

Cysts: Renal cysts are small collections of fluid in the kidneys.  They occur quite frequently in people and are often only discovered when doing a routine exam for another reason.  Most renal cysts do not have any medical significance but it would be reasonable to discuss with doctor.

Question 2

how common and often are renal cysts found on imaging?

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: Common.  Increase with are. Depends on type of cyst. About 1 in 3 will have them if less than 70.  Try googling this to learn more. It is amazing what one can learn by doing that.  If you need help ask your kids.

Question 3

can septated renal cyst become cancerous?

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Unlikely: But you should keep track of it with Ultrasound once or twice about a year apart to check for any change in size...just to be sure.

Question 4

can a renal cysts cause hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

No: A renal cyst is usually a benign formation within the kidney that usually goes unnoticed until one has an imaging study such as an ultrasound or cat scan that reveals it (them).  There can be multiple.  There is a condition called polycystic disease of the kidney and this is a different story.  A cyst in and of itself in the kidney does not cause low potassium levels (hypokalemia).

Question 5

if person has "bilateral renal cysts", does that mean it's cancer?

Accepted Answer

No.: "bilateral renal cysts" means that both kidneys (right and left) contain cysts.  While some kidney cancers may be cystic, most renal cysts are benign.  It would be good to ask the doctor who ordered the imaging study that found the renal cysts what he/she thinks of these cysts and the likelihood that they might be cancer.  Every case is unique.  Hope that this helps.

Question 6

what is the beast treatment for bosniak 3 renal cyst?

Accepted Answer

: Close followup. If it changes you might need intervention.

Question 7

lower pole right renal cyst?

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Make sure: They say it is a classic non enhancing renal cyst.

Question 8

what exactly is a renal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Fluid filled cavity: Kidney cysts are formed by blockage of a minute kidney tubule called a nephron. We have about a million nephrons in each normal kidney. Simple kidney cysts are very common and present in about one third of people and are benign. Polycystic kidneys have cysts throughout the organ, are usually present on both sides and are an inherited congenital condition. Rare complex cysts can be cancerous.

Question 9

what is a renal cortical cyst?

Accepted Answer

Could be normal: Cysts in the kidneys could be a normal finding if they are simple and one or 2 in number. They may be a sign if a disease called poly cystic kidney disease if they are numerous and bilateral depending on age and if there is family history. Cysts occur with aging and usually if someone is on dialysis they may have cysts.

Question 10

what does simple renal cyst means?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Simple renal cyst is like a thin balloon filled with clear fluid. Totally harmless if not causing pain. Very common. Not to worry. If it is a "complex cyst" it needs to be followed.

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