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A member asked:

7cm exophytic renal cyst on left lower lobe left kidney= 10.9 cm length. only symptom is occasional back pain. do i need a ct? do i need urologist? ty

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

You need a: Urologist, and they will decide if you need CT.

Answered 10/1/2018

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