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What is the difference between a kidney lesion and kidney mass? where exactly does a cyst fall into these 2 categories? 6mm low density lesion here identified by ct scan with contrast and am freaking out. dont want to die from this?
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A kidney lesion can be a simple cyst, complex cyst or a mass. Your lesion is characterized as low density 6 mm lesion by CT with contrast so it is likely a cyst. If needed, renal ultrasound can confirm that but I doubt the necessity.
Answered 8/18/2022
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I am 35 and was informed through CT scan that I have a "low density" 6mm lesion on my kidney that they believe is a cyst. I am really worried. Are lesions on the kidney common? Is low density a good thing?
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