Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If bosniak iif complex kidney cysts have a risk of being cancerous (up to 25%?) then why don't dr's remove it right away? couldn't the cancer spread?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not neccessary. : Bosniak iif cysts have low risk of progression, and can be stable up to more than 5 years without neoplasm progression, thus can be safely monitored. Retrospective study showed no patients developed locally advanced or metastatic disease from a bosniak iif.
Answered 4/15/2014
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Very good afternoon doctors. How long is the recovery after surgery to remove a complex renal kidney cyst? This would be a cyst with a Bosniak Score of III or IV?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the signs that complex kidney cyst is cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had bladder cancer 10 yrs ago. Simple cyst in left kidney was 3mm, now 8mm and read as complex. What is the probability of malignancy?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
High attenuation cyst on kidney, approximately 3cm. Erthryopoietin elevated and WBC, RBC and hemaocrit elevated though not drastically. Cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is exophytic renal cysts? My husband has one that is measured 8mm. Could it be a precursor to kidney cancer?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
If bosniak iif renal cysts have a risk of cancer, why is it ok to follow them vs remove right away? Isn't there a risk the cancer would spread?
MRI report shows Bosniak type 2f kidney mass measures 7cm n some retroperitoneal adenopathy measures 1cm. Should I worry? Is this a sign of cancer?
If a 1cm complex kidney cyst has been stable in size for 4 months, what are the chances it is cancer and is it possible for it to spread at this size?
Child has elevated AST liver enzyme (1st test 58, 2nd test 43). Dr says no worry. Also has complex kidney cyst. Is it a sign of cancer spread 2 liver?
Good evening doctors. Is a Bosniak III kidney cyst treated with surgery or by observation? What type of surgery is required? Is the entire kidney removed?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
