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I have a 5mm cyst in midpole of rt kidney posteriorly and 2.5 mm hypodensity in lower pole as well. asymptomatic. is there cause for concern?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Probably not: A small kidney cyst is of no concern. The 2.5mm "hypodensity" is likely an additional tiny cyst that is simply too small to diagnose accurately as a cyst on CT.

Answered 12/13/2018

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A member asked:

I have a 5mm cyst in midpole of rt kidney posteriorly and 2.5 mm hypodensity in lower pole as well. asymptomatic. is there cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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Can a very large (6.5) benign right side kidney cyst- later cause pain or any symptoms for concern?