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Lower pole right renal cyst?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

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Make sure: They say it is a classic non enhancing renal cyst.

Answered 3/1/2019

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Simple cyst no big: Deal. Simple fluid filled cysts of the kidney are common and harmless. See this site for more information on the topic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-cysts/ds01186.

Answered 12/10/2020

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