Question 1

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 2

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 3

what is difference from renal cyst and compartmentalized renal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Septation: Renal cysts can be simple (one cavity and one capsule) or septated or having compartments. Those are complex cysts and some of them may have a higher chance of being or turning malignant than simple cysts. Those complex cysts need to be monitored and may need to be biopsied.

Question 4

can septated renal cyst become cancerous?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what does it mean when you are told you have a complex calcified renal cyst?

Accepted Answer

Complex renal cyst: I would need to look at x-ray to help. And know your age and other important health information. Discuss with the Dr. who ordered the x-ray.

Question 6

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 7

lower pole right renal cyst?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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 10

can you tell me about renal cyst and related problems ?

Accepted Answer

A simple cyst is OK!: A simple (clear or see through) renal cyst is not a significant event. However, a complex cyst, (the one that appears to house tissue or clotted blood inside) is important to follow closely because it may be cancerous. However, if cysts are too numerous and on both sides, like in the case of polycystic kidney disease, the squished renal tissue over the years may lead to kidney failure.

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