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Ultrasound shows a large kindey cyste (7.6x6.8) and am having pain. my doctor is not concerned. should i go to another internist or a urologist?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Kidney Cyst?: It is important to feel comfortable and to have peace in mind which obviously is not the case. I see no problem in having a second opinion if that can give u peace of mind.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

See urologist. : He or she can send you to interventional radiology to get it drained if indicated.

Answered 11/2/2012

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A member asked:

Ultrasound shows a large kindey cyste (7.6x6.8) and am having pain. my doctor is not concerned. should i go to another internist or a urologist?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Michael Korona answered

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