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My 5-yr-old has a 1cm complex cyst on kidney with 2 septations. dr said bosniak scale not for kids. what r the chances it is or will become malignant?
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Unlikely: Most cysts of the kidney are benign and stay that way. But ongoing follow up with ultrasound would be indicated.
Answered 4/13/2014
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