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What causes a cyst on the kidney?
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Don't know: There are hereditary forms of rare cystic disease called polycystic kidneys then there are incidental simple cysts that we don't know exact root cause. Known to bear with age.
Answered 7/5/2020
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Hereditary: hereditary is one source and is a usual one Sometimes an infection can cause one but in most cases it is unknown how it is formed
Answered 11/4/2016
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Here are some ...: A cyst fundamentally is what you're born with it and develops into its variable size at variable pace along the path of life, reflecting who and what you're represents who and what you've been. More? Ask Doc timely.
Answered 11/21/2014
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