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My father is 70 years old and a 10x10 cm cyst is found on his kidney... what are the probable treatment for it? would his age be risk to surgery prob?
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Be seen: He needs to be seen and assessed. At his age, generally people have multiple medical problems that could potentially complicate any surgery.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Age is not: A problem risk would be determined by other comorbid conditions (does he have any other medical problems?)- what does pcp ; urologist say? They are best to answer your question.
Answered 12/31/2013
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