Question 1

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

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: 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 2

what is a proteinaceous ovarian cyst?

Accepted Answer

Contains mucin: The second most common type of non-physiologic cyst that arises from the covering of the ovary is called a mucinous cyst.  The substance is thick yellow protein fluid.

Question 3

what is lobulated complex proteinaceous nabothian cyst on the cervix. is it cancerous? should i worry?

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Loculated: These are very common and usually mean nothing. They're trapped mucus inside glands that got stuck shut for some reason. Unless your physician is very concerned, forget about it.

Question 4

what causes recurring hemorrhagic/proteinaceous breast cysts and do they increase the risk of breast cancer? my mom and material aunt have breast ca

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Not common: At 49 y.o. cyst are not uncommon but most are clear with serous fluid, just enough to keep ducts open.  Hemorrhagic cysts not that common and one must ascertain they are not developing into cytst lesions.  Cytology of bloody fluid might be valuable along with MRI of breast if mammo neg. BRACA should also  be tested to see if genetic changes familial.

Question 5

here is what they said after my ct, what does it mean? benign exophytic lesions within bilateral kidneys. the complex lesion within the right kidney likely represents a proteinaceous or hemorrhagic cyst?

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: The key message in the report is that there is no cancer detected by the imaging study.
You and your doctor may talk to the radiologist who issued the report.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

what is a cyst?

Accepted Answer

A sack of fluid: A cyst is a fluid filled sac that usually has a thin wall (capsule) and is filled with a watery fluid.  Complex cysts may have multiple fluid sacs all bunched together.  They are usually treated by drainage though often the capsule neds to be removed to prevent recurrence.  Other cysts may have thicker contents.  If it is filled with pus its usually referred to as an abscess.  Hope that helps.

Question 7

how big is 11.5 cyst?

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Real: Big!! ( about 5  1/2 inches)h

Question 8

what is a stenes cyst?

Accepted Answer

Skene's cysts?: Skene's glands (periurethral or paraurethral glands) are located next to the distal end of the urethra. Cysts form if the gland's duct is obstructed, usually because the gland is infected. The infected glands or cysts occur mainly in adults. Cysts may form abscesses or cause urethral obstruction and recurrent uti's.

Question 9

what exactly is a cyst?

Accepted Answer

A cyst: is a sac of tissue filled with fluid. Depending on the location,  tissues and organs involved, a cyst can be a minor problem or extremely serious.

Question 10

can you die from a cyst?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Cysts are benign and are very commonly found on various human organs. Unless they grow to a massive size(rarely it can do that) they are harmless and cause no problems.

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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?

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What is lobulated complex proteinaceous nabothian cyst on the cervix. is it cancerous? should i worry?

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What causes recurring hemorrhagic/proteinaceous breast cysts and do they increase the risk of breast cancer? my mom and material aunt have breast ca

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Here is what they said after my ct, what does it mean? benign exophytic lesions within bilateral kidneys. the complex lesion within the right kidney likely represents a proteinaceous or hemorrhagic cyst?

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