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What are the chances of a bosniak iif kidney cyst changing over time into something worse? how quickly do they tend to change if they are going to?

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Dr. Stephen Chinn answered

Unlikely: But best to continue to monitor - us is probably the best modality; no radiation risk/least expensive.....

Dr Daniel agreed

Answered 3/30/2021

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A member asked:

What are the chances of a bosniak iif kidney cyst changing over time into something worse? how quickly do they tend to change if they are going to?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Chinn answered

Dr Daniel agreed

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