Question 1

i recently had mri on my spine & it was discovered that i have a dominant lobulated mid left renal cyst measuring about 4cm. i have an appt scheduled with my primary dr next month to discuss it, but in the meantime, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Cystic kidney: Unfortunately you may lose the cystic part of the kidney, but through careful dissection you may not lose function of the kidney

Question 2

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 3

ultz shows left renal cyst 9mm four mos ago. today its sm cortical left cyst 0.72 x 0.84 in left inferior. does it shrinked? pls help

Accepted Answer

Maybe; measurement..: It is possible that the cyst shrunk a bit, but the dimension difference between .84 cm vs .9 cm  (2.54 cm = 1 inch) is  quite small, falling within measurement error. Thus, i would not consider this significant difference. The best assurance here is that it did not get bigger, thus not likely cancerous. This is good news. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 4

what  food should i avoid to shrink the small renal cyst in my left kidney?

Accepted Answer

No relation: There is no known correlation between food and renal cysts.

Question 5

what is a 1.2 cm proteinaceous cyst right lower pole kidney posteriorly? what is 1.2 left lower pole renal cyst?

Accepted Answer

: Renal cysts ;there are several varieties those that appear to be pre-cancerous, which are usually the septated or lobulated ones. Benign renal cyst are usually hollow or filled with fluid and circular without any complexity. Consultation with urologist is indicated to determine if a renal cyst is serious or not or needs further evaluation.

Question 6

i have renal cyst. and my daughter was playin with me and kept kickin.my back. now that kidney is really hurting. whats goin on?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or rib: Your daughter may have bruised or fractured a rib. Conversely, the cyst may have ruptured, if it is very large. Then agaig she may have bruised your kidn ey. Get it checked if the pain persists.

Question 7

i have a complex endophytic left renal cyst. medial cortex just under the ureter opening. how are my chances of keeping most of my kidney?

Accepted Answer

Need only one: most can live with only one kidney for a life time.  You have noted a kidney with a renal cyst.  If the cyst is not compressing the ureter and the cortical structure is normal than the kidney may have normal function.  You should talk to the kidney doctor who ordered the study and discuss your concerns so as to better understand.  Hope this helps

Question 8

what's difference between left kidney pelviectasis(no hydonephrosis)and left parapelvic renal cyst(no hydronephrosis)or it's same?which ismore serious

Accepted Answer

Not the same: pelviiectasis refers to widening or is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. Cysts can grow almost anywhere in your body or under your skin. There are many different types of cysts. Most cysts are benign, or noncancerous thickening of the inside of the kidney .

Question 9

could a large renal cyst (5cm) be causing my lower back pain? if so, what are my options and what doctor do i need to see?

Accepted Answer

Possible, unlikely: If your renal cyst was found incidentally and not because of symptoms then it is probably not related to your low back pain. Generally renal cysts don't cause low back pain since they are not really near your low back. They might cause flank (side) pain. You would see a nephrologist to evaluate your cyst. I would suggest a spine physiatrist or orthopaedic spine surgeon to evaluate your low back.

Question 10

i have pelvic ultrasound yesterday and found out tiny non obstructing nephrolithiasis, bilateral; small renal cyst measuring 9mm, left.should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Renal cysts and ston: Stones in the body of kidney are inert. Cysts can get infected and if large can interfere with renal function. Your doctors can observe and advise over time.

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I recently had mri on my spine & it was discovered that i have a dominant lobulated mid left renal cyst measuring about 4cm. i have an appt scheduled with my primary dr next month to discuss it, but in the meantime, should i be worried?

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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

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Ultz shows left renal cyst 9mm four mos ago. today its sm cortical left cyst 0.72 x 0.84 in left inferior. does it shrinked? pls help

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What food should i avoid to shrink the small renal cyst in my left kidney?

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What is a 1.2 cm proteinaceous cyst right lower pole kidney posteriorly? what is 1.2 left lower pole renal cyst?

A member asked:

I have renal cyst. and my daughter was playin with me and kept kickin.my back. now that kidney is really hurting. whats goin on?

A member asked:

I have a complex endophytic left renal cyst. medial cortex just under the ureter opening. how are my chances of keeping most of my kidney?

A member asked:

What's difference between left kidney pelviectasis(no hydonephrosis)and left parapelvic renal cyst(no hydronephrosis)or it's same?which ismore serious

A member asked:

Could a large renal cyst (5cm) be causing my lower back pain? if so, what are my options and what doctor do i need to see?

A member asked:

I have pelvic ultrasound yesterday and found out tiny non obstructing nephrolithiasis, bilateral; small renal cyst measuring 9mm, left.should i worry?

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