Question 1

complex kidney cyst biopsy can be deadly?

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Stop worrying: The worst that can happen is some heavy-duty bleeding and a trip to the operating room. A fraction of a percent of kidney biopsies are followed by this adventure, but i'd be much more worried about not having a tissue diagnosis on that cyst.

Question 2

i medium size mass & 3 smaller in liver & 1 medium size mass on left kidney what benign conditions  ? biopsies will be done next week dr says not cyst

Accepted Answer

Liver mass: The best thing to do is to wait for the biopsy.
to provide you a possible diagnosis one needs to know more about mass, like is it solid, is it echogenic? was the imaging done with contrast, so on and so forth.

Question 3

is the cyst or toenail fungus causing pain in my feet when i put my feet down, do i need a biopsy for my feet?been seeing a foot doctor and showed him the cyst,can toenail fungus cause pain?cant get meds cause of liver and kidney issues,why the pain?

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: I am confused and concerned. You told podiatrist about everything and he ignored   the problem?   Fungus toenails only hurt when ingrown nail. If you are having pain and the doctor ignored you , seek another podiatrist and get proper care

Question 4

will a complex kidney cyst go away on its own?

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Surveillance: Complex kidney cyst should be followed by serial ultrasounds.Most of the cysts remain unchanged, however  some may either increase or decrease in size. Complex cysts must be followed by serial imaging.

Question 5

how significant is the finding of protein in the urine in a child? if the child has a complex kidney cyst? repeat sample 1st morning urine showed none

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Not very significant: Children frequently "spill" small amounts of protein in their urine when they are very active during the day from their high metabolism and rapid muscle growth. That's why we then check a first morning urine sample. If there is no protein with the morning urine, nothing to worry about at this time. I check a yearly urine sample on these kids, but otherwise no restrictions or reasons to worry.

Question 6

would an mri be able to definitively tell the difference between a complex kidney cyst and a calyceal diverticulum?

Accepted Answer

KIDNEY CYST: YES AND CT SCAN CAN ALSO HELP

Question 7

very good evening doctors. i am scheduling a ct scan for a complex kidney cyst. will the radiologist be able to get a bosniak score for the cyst immediately after the ct scan is over?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, the radiologist will indicate a Bosniak score for the renal cyst, however studies are not read immediately, it might take up to 24 h to issue an official interpretation.

Question 8

left kidney cyst 22mm?

Accepted Answer

Likely benign: While likely benign it is best to consult with your doctor to make sure it is not part of a more complex mass and to establish follow up imaging and referral to urologist if necessary.

Question 9

is a "low density lesion" a simple kidney cyst?

Accepted Answer

: No. The radiology report should include more detail and a diagnosis.

Question 10

can a simple kidney cyst change to a complex malignant cyst?

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No.: Simple cysts are common and at your age 1 or 2 found in your kidneys are not worrisome. A simple cyst is not cancerous but if injury to that cyst leads to small bleeding within it, it can look "complex", meaning it is not easily distinguished from something more concerning such as cancer.  These cysts warrant closer monitoring.  Hope this helps!

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