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What is a 'cortical lesion' ? ct scan found several on my kidney?
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Kidney cortex: Cortex refers to rim of kidney, the outer region that is 1-1.5 cm thick. Lesion can mean cyst or hemangioma or adenoma or other growth. Needs further eval.
Answered 11/4/2018
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