what is exophytic renal cysts? my husband has one that is measured 8mm. could it be a precursor to kidney cancer?

Question

I have a result of renal tract CT,,with 3cm exophytic mass arising from the upper pole of L kidney which looks like a cyst,,is this cancer??

Answer 1

No: A renal cyst that grows from inside to surface of kidney is called exophytic renal cyst is (are) benign single or multiple, if no symptoms are left alone.

Answer 2

Certainly may be: An "exophytic" mass is one that grows away from the epithelium (or membrane lining) and often heralds a pre-malignant or possibly malignant mass. These need evaluation and management by both a urologist (kidney surgeon) and a nephrologist.

Answer 3

No: Cysts are just fluid filled pockets, renal cysts are common and are unrelated to kidney cancer.

Answer 4

Unlikely: Exophytic renal cysts are simply cysts that extend outside the kidney capsule. You can envision a "pimple" on the surface of the kidney. Endophytic cysts are those that are buried within the kidney cortex. The 8 mm cyst is very small and difficult to characterize on noncontrast imaging. However, such a small lesion without complex features is highly unlikely to be cancerous. May deserve followup.

Answer 5

No: If you control the factors that caused your chronic disease, then no you will not need dialysis or a transplant. Chronic kidney disase is caused primarily from diabetes and hypertension. If these two medical problems are controlled, then it is unlikely that you chronic kidney disease will worsen.

Answer 6

No: Many people may stay the same, or improve, with control of their blood pressure, wieght loss, etc.

Answer 7

No: Depending on the stage and cause of the chronic kidney disease (ckd), you may not need a dialysis or transplant ever if the causes are controllable such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Unfortunately hereditary diseases are not such an easy answer on the topic as there are larger variations including environmental.

Answer 8

No: Not necessarily. It depends on the cause of the chronic kidney disease, your other health concerns (such as elevated blood pressure), your age, and how long you have had kidney disease. It would be wise to control diabetes, blood pressure, and monitor medication use that could further cause kidney harm to prevent progression to dialysis and/or transplant.

Answer 9

Yes: Dyspareunia is a frequent symptom of ovarian cysts.

Answer 10

Yes: Cystic or enlarged ovaries can cause pain and painful sex.

Answer 11

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine): At therapeutic doses, should be safe.

Answer 12

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) : Pristig can effect your kidney and heart.

Answer 13

Yes: Dermoids do not prevent pregnancy but the diagnosis should be confirmed by sonogams. Unless they are very large they usually will not cause problems, but they can twist or rupture so removal might be advisable & can be done laparoscopically before pregnancy.

Answer 14

Abnormal ovarian cysts: A dermoid cyst has a very distinct pattern seen by ultrasound. It is very important to know how large this is and how long it's been in place. Also if it is causing pain. Sometimes dermoid can be confused with endometriomas. The cyst can also be another type of tumor which may need to be addressed surgically.

Answer 15

Sometimes: A ct scan will show the ovaries in the pelvis. Only significant and sometimes advanced changes of ovarian cancer such as excess fluid in the pelvis may be noticeable.

Answer 16

MAYBE: Although a contrast-enhanced ct--or, better still, a pelvic ultrasound--are preferred methods for visualizing the ovaries, a non-contact ct would likely show nonspecific irregularities of the ovaries. Bottom line: pelvic ultrasound is the best choice for visualizing ovaries.

Answer 17

Not usually: A much better test to detect ovarian cancer would be a transvaginal ultrasound.

Answer 18

Not necessarily...: Seeing ovarian cancer or not from ct without contrast is less desirable and accurate. But if an ovarian cancer is big and calcified, it can be easily suspected as how it may look. But, following the specific ct protocol for a specific suspected tumor so to have better visualization and diagnosis is highly recommended. Detail? Ask radiologist.

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