A member asked:

I had bladder cancer 10 yrs ago. simple cyst in left kidney was 3mm, now 8mm and read as complex. what is the probability of malignancy?

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Dr. Jason Kline answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Possible.: Difficult to give you probability statistics in this setting, but any complex cyst requires close monitoring. With your history of bladder cancer, though, i encourage you to follow up with your urologist for his/her opinion. Malignancy unfortunately is not out of the question, but would be much easier to manage sooner rather than waiting until later. Best of luck to you.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Renal cyst: Need to know bozniak classification of your cyst; 1 is simple 2-5 are complex, 3-5 are higher cancer risk and need removal. Grade 2 need regular monitoring.

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