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I recently had mri on my spine & it was discovered that i have a dominant lobulated mid left renal cyst measuring about 4cm. i have an appt scheduled with my primary dr next month to discuss it, but in the meantime, should i be worried?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cystic kidney: Unfortunately you may lose the cystic part of the kidney, but through careful dissection you may not lose function of the kidney

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

I recently had mri on my spine & it was discovered that i have a dominant lobulated mid left renal cyst measuring about 4cm. i have an appt scheduled with my primary dr next month to discuss it, but in the meantime, should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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